Some of Guyana’s myths and legends are unique to her and not found elsewhere while some practices have similar characteristics to other cultures of the Caribbean and around the world.
The Old Higue – a Guyanese Folklore (Redirected) - Guyana, …
2022年12月23日 · Learn about the story of the old higue, a mythical creature that sucks blood at night, and how to vanquish it. Find out the possible scientific explanation for this folklore and the difference between old higue and fire rass.
Myths, Legends, Folktales and Fables of Guyana - Guyanese Online
2012年10月15日 · Myths, Legends, Folktales and Fables of Guyana. By Dmitri Allicock for the Guyaneseonline blog. The practices of Myths, legends, folktales and fables is said to provide continuity and stability to a culture. They foster a shared set of perspectives, values, history and literature, in the stories themselves.
Guyanese Mythology - Gods and Monsters
Guyanese mythology is a rich amalgamation of Amerindian, African, and Indian influences, reflecting the diverse ethnic tapestry of the nation. These myths serve not only as entertainment but also as moral compasses and historical archives, preserving the wisdom and heritage of Guyana’s people.
Folktales of Guyana - Blog - Merchant Traveller - Daniel Eggington
2022年3月15日 · Learn about the myths, legends and folktales of Guyana, a South American country with diverse cultures and religions. One of the stories is The Moongazer, a giant who stares at the moon all night and sucks out your brains if you disturb him.
In a time before Europeans knew about Guyana and its many great creatures and giants, Indigenous people believed in magic, mysteries and myths. The Makushi people used the word oma to describe things they had seen for the first time or anything that they could not explain. This is the story of two brothers who where the trouble-mak-
The Baccoo - Guyana, South America
2022年12月25日 · Every country has its legends, myths, folklore, and stories of the supernatural. Guyana is no exception. This unique South American country has its fair share of stories of the occult passed down through both writing and oral tradition.
Guyana/West Indian Folklore – The Old Higue (Hag)
2021年7月3日 · The Old Higue (Hag) was and still remains part of Guyana’s folklore. This old soul or witch lives on the edge of the villages in the day and becomes a ball of fire at night, flying through the air and seeking out tender juicy babies to suck but will settle on feeding on any prey.
ORAL TRADITIONS - olemanpappieguyana
Moongazer. De Baccoo. Ole' Higue. Brer Anansi. Balgobin. Bush Dai Dai. Fair Maid. Legend of Kanaima. The Legend of Kaieteur. The Legend of Mani (How Cassava came to the Amerindians)
2011年8月30日 · BOSTON – Guyana Legends: Folk Tales of the Indigenous Amerindians is a collection of 50 folktales of the first people to inhabit Guyana and the contiguous regions of the north coast of the South American continent.
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