Bouda: The Ethiopian Werehyena of the Blacksmith Caste and the Evil Eye That Walks at Night
The Bouda is the specific Ethiopian name for the werehyena figure associated with blacksmiths, potters, weavers, and other artisan castes […]
Africa
Werehyena: The Shapeshifter That Haunts Ethiopia, Morocco, and the Rest of Africa’s Oldest Supernatural Tradition
The werehyena is one of the oldest shapeshifter traditions in the world and one of the least known outside Africa.
Impundulu: The South African Lightning Bird That Feeds on Blood and Serves as a Witch’s Familiar
The Impundulu is a supernatural creature from the folklore of the Zulu, Xhosa, and other southern African peoples, and it
Adze: The West African Vampire That Hides Inside a Firefly
The Adze is a vampire figure from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, and it is one of the