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Professional Storyteller Wendy Shearer has gathered together stories from many Caribbean islands and countries, drawing on oral history and written texts to bring these folk tales to life. Many stories are of West African origin, kept alive through rhythm and song. These tales and their languages were blended with European and East Indian folklore, with […]
Moko jumbies at dockside, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The eye-catching art of stilt dancing came to the Caribbean with enslaved West Africans, who brought their indigenous religions, folklore and festivities from home. In African villages, the 'moko' was the spiritual guardian and healer, towering high enough to reach any evil spirits and drive them away. Jumbies groove to the rhythm of African drums with lively choreography that combines dancing and acrobatics. © JAOS, 2014
La Diablesse of Caribbean Folklore https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/diablesse-caribbean-folklore - La Diablesse is a well-known figure in Caribbean folklore and often described as a gorgeous devil woman who wanders dirt roads waiting for her next victim. But what are the legends of La Diablesse and where do they originate from? #Folklore #blog #Caribbean
This book explores the beautiful world of folklore from the Caribbean Islands. It combines digital design and artificial synthesizing to present folklore characters beautifully. Explore this colourful, tropical inspired imagery from Trinidad and Tobago.🥰
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Anansi, spider trickster God of stories (Sun Wukong)
