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Tikoloshe
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Described often as a brown, hairy dwarf. In both habits and appearances it seems nearly identical to the Brownies of European Mythology (that you've probably read here, somewhere already.) It is said to range in height from about 20cm to 1 meter. Although usually naked, it is sometimes reported to be wearing a cloak of some kind. Its voice is usually soft and in most accounts it speaks with a lisp.
Example:
Hobgoblins- hairy, good-natured (http://brownieshobgoblinboggarts.wikifoundry.com/page/Goblins%2C+Brownies+%26+Boggarts)
Source:
Bantu Mythology
Habitat:
South Africa
The Legends
Originally being identified as a kind of water sprite, this perception has changed to it being a familiar or household spirit belonging to a witch or witchdoctor.In return, it is rewarded with milk and food. As in European myths and legends concerning familiars, salt must not be added to food offerings for tokoloshes. The witch keeps the tokoloshe docile by cutting the fringe of hair that hangs over its eyes, or so it is implied.
The mischievous spirit that can become invisible by swallowing a pebble. Tokoloshes are said to be called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others. At it’s least harmful a tokoloshe can be used to scare children, such as a bogeyman is used,it’s power is said to extend to causing illness and even death upon the victims.
The way to get rid of him is to call in the n’anga or witch-doctor who has the power to banish him from the area.
Traditional magic and superstition have are an important part of Southern African folklore and culture, in which the Tokoloshe appears frequently. Belief in the Tokoloshe is widespread and whenever something goes wrong, it is not uncommon to blame this creature.
Described often as a brown, hairy dwarf. In both habits and appearances it seems nearly identical to the Brownies of European Mythology (that you've probably read here, somewhere already.) It is said to range in height from about 20cm to 1 meter. Although usually naked, it is sometimes reported to be wearing a cloak of some kind. Its voice is usually soft and in most accounts it speaks with a lisp.
Example:
Hobgoblins- hairy, good-natured (http://brownieshobgoblinboggarts.wikifoundry.com/page/Goblins%2C+Brownies+%26+Boggarts)
Source:
Bantu Mythology
Habitat:
South Africa
The Legends
Originally being identified as a kind of water sprite, this perception has changed to it being a familiar or household spirit belonging to a witch or witchdoctor.In return, it is rewarded with milk and food. As in European myths and legends concerning familiars, salt must not be added to food offerings for tokoloshes. The witch keeps the tokoloshe docile by cutting the fringe of hair that hangs over its eyes, or so it is implied.
The mischievous spirit that can become invisible by swallowing a pebble. Tokoloshes are said to be called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others. At it’s least harmful a tokoloshe can be used to scare children, such as a bogeyman is used,it’s power is said to extend to causing illness and even death upon the victims.
The way to get rid of him is to call in the n’anga or witch-doctor who has the power to banish him from the area.
Traditional magic and superstition have are an important part of Southern African folklore and culture, in which the Tokoloshe appears frequently. Belief in the Tokoloshe is widespread and whenever something goes wrong, it is not uncommon to blame this creature.
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