Who are the Jamaican gods?

It is believed that the omnipotent god “Yankipong” is the Jamaican Maroon’s conception of the omnipotent god Nyame from Akan religion. Other Akan deities are reported to have been recognized like Asase Yaa and Epo. The Akan based word “Kumfu” was used for the total spiritual system and understanding of the world.

What is Lajabless?

Take the story of the Lajabless (also La Diablesse), for instance. The Lajabless is a devil woman who comes out at night to prey on unsuspecting men. She always wears the same thing – a big, wide-brimmed hat to hide her corpse-like face and a long dress to hide her feet. (One of them is cloven like a cow’s hoof.)

Do Maroons believe in God?

Religion was an important part of Maroon life. They worshipped a god they called Nyancompong or Yankipon. Maroons believed that the spirits of their ancestors were all around them and could be called upon for guidance and protection at any time. They would also stage special ceremonies and feasts to honour their dead.

What is a Sukunya?

Noun. A ghost or spirit that lives as an old woman by day, but turns into a blood sucking monster by night. According to some legends, she is able to to take off her skin and put it back on.

What is a DWEN?

A douen (pronounced liked dwen-rhymes with Gwen) is a character of folklore best known for having feet that face backwards. They are also described as having no distinguishable facial features except for a mouth.

What does the river Mumma look like?

River Mumma is a mermaid who inhabits all the rivers of Jamaica, and all the fish are her children. She can often be seen sitting at the riverside, combing her long black hair.

Where does Soucouyant live?

At night, she sheds her skin, puts it into her mortar and takes on her true form: a ball of fire. The soucouyant’s presence is only known when the sun returns and dark marks are seen on the skin of her target. In the minds of many, she still lives in rural Trinidad and Tobago, sitting in wait for her next victim.

Where does the word jumbie come from?

A moko jumbie is a stilts walker or dancer. “Moko” means healer in Central Africa and “jumbi”, a West Indian term for a ghost or spirit that may have been derived from the Kongo language word zumbi. The Moko Jumbies are thought to originate from West African tradition brought to the Caribbean.

Where do Indian myths and legends come from?

Most Indian myths and legends have been derived from two of its epic poems, Mahabharata and Ramayana, as well as from the ancient Hindu texts, Puranas. The spellbinding stories in these books excite, enthral and frighten readers at the same time.

What are the characteristics of Indian mythology?

Indian mythologies often contain large groups of tales reciting the adventures of a distinguished mythical hero with supernatural attributes, who transforms and in some instances creates the world, who rights great wrongs, and corrects great evils, yet who often stoops to trivial and vulgar pranks.

Who is the old man in Indian mythology?

He is distinctly human in form and name. The Gros Ventre, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Hidatsa, and Mandan seem to have a similar character in their mythology. The “Old Man” also appears in the mythologies of the adjoining cultural areas, such as the area between the Plains and the Pacific Ocean.

Why is there an abundance of Indian mythology?

There is an abundance of Indian mythology for those wanting to seek out their charming tales. This is a culture that has always been rich in mythology with tales of Mahabharata and Ramayana but has seen an increase in fantasy books in the past decade. Those who seek tales from Indian mythology have happened upon the right place.