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Africa
Malevolent Spirit
Tikoloshe - Zulu folklore
Zulu

Tikoloshe

The Tikoloshe is a small, goblin-like creature from Zulu folklore, known for its mischief and malice. Often summoned by...

Illusions & PerceptionInvisibility
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water
Africa
Winged Beast
Kongamato - South African Myth
Zambia

Kongamato

The Kongamato is a winged beast from African folklore, feared for its pterosaur-like appearance and aggressive attacks on those...

FlightPhysical Strength
Physical LimitsPiercing Kill
Africa
Human-Animal Shifter
The Kishi - Angola Folklore
Angola

Kishi

The Kishi is a two-faced demon from Angolan folklore, presenting a handsome human front and a hyena visage on...

DisguiseShapeshifting
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water
Africa
Tidal Guardian
Naymi Naymi - The water god, Zimbabwe folklore
Tonga

Nyami Nyami

Nyami Nyami, the revered Zambezi River God in Tonga mythology, is said to have the body of a snake...

Control WeatherElement Control
Divine RestrictionsDrought Sensitive
Africa
Aquatic Hybrid
Mamlambo - Zulu folklore
Zulu

Mamlambo

Mamlambo is a South African water serpent believed to lure victims with its glowing charm.

Element ControlWater Breathing
Element SensitivitiesFire Vulnerable
Africa
Hybrid Creature
Grootslang - African folklore
South Africa

Grootslang

Grootslang is a primordial serpent-elephant hybrid from South African legend, guarding caves of diamonds and gold.

Physical StrengthStone Skin
BeheadingElement Sensitivities
Africa
Trickster Spirit
Ghana

Anansi

Anansi is a cunning spider figure in African and Caribbean folklore, known for his wit and trickery, often embodying...

Animal CommunicationDisguising Illusion
Impulsive ReactionOverconfidence
Africa
Vampire
Adze African mythology Mythbeasts.com
Ghana

Adze

Adze is a vampiric being from Ewe folklore that transforms into a firefly to drain its victim's energy at...

Life DrainShape Shifting
Salt BurnSun Harm
Africa
Serpentine Beast
Inkanyamba - Zulu Mythology
Zulu

Inkanyamba

Inkanyamba is a massive water serpent from Zulu folklore, known to cause storms and whirlwinds.

Control WeatherStorm Control
Dry Land HarmWeather