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Pre-Colonial West Africa

Before 1800s. This period includes the early indigenous societies in West Africa, with rich oral traditions, spiritual beliefs, and advanced social structures, existing before extensive European influence.
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

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