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Serer Spirits
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Dogon Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1766060102674{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Dogon Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Nommo (Sibling) Region Mali Associated With Chaos, Imbalance, Language [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Ogo Introduction Among the Dogon people of Mali, cosmology is not an abstract philosophy but a lived framework

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Dogon Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765864118265{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Dogon Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Mali Associated With Water, Fertility [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] Nommo Introduction The Nommo occupy a foundational place in the spiritual worldview of the Dogon people of Mali, representing the

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Yoruba Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1755342402024{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Yoruba Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Nigeria, Benin, Togo Associated With Death, Rebirth [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Abiku Introduction In Yoruba mythology, Abiku is one of the most haunting and powerful concepts, embodying the mysterious tension

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Igbo Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1738931165924{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Igbo Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Nigeria Associated With Water, Prosperity, Destruction [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Owu Mmiri Introduction Owu Mmiri, meaning "water spirit" in Igbo, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, especially for communities near

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Hausa Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1724668729455{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Hausa Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Nigeria Associated With Healing, Protection, Divinity [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Bori Introduction Bori is a central element of Hausa mythology, embodying a complex spiritual system that has persisted for centuries.

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Ashanti Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1716289357686{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Ashanti Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Ghana Associated With Souls, Land of Dead [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Amokye Introduction Amokye is a central figure in the religious traditions of the Akan and Ashanti people of Ghana.

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Igbo Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1714710231041{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin West African Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Nigeria Associated With Reincarnation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ogbange Introduction The Ogbanje is a captivating entity from West African mythology, particularly among the Igbo people. Translated as "children who

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Ashanti Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1710564363193{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Ashanti Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Ghana Associated With Blood Sucking, Forests [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Sasabonsam Introduction Sasabonsam, a captivating figure from Ashanti mythology, is often portrayed as a vampire-like entity inhabiting remote areas and

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Dahomey Spirits, Fon Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1723105549440{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin West African Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Benin Associated With Forests, Magic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Aziza Introduction Aziza, a term deeply entrenched in West African mythology, particularly originating from the Dahomey region, denotes a supernatural

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Igbo Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1723105473878{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin West African Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region West and Central Africa Associated With Rivers, Lakes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Mama Wata Introduction Mami Wata, revered in West, Central, and Southern Africa, as well as in the

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Wolof Spirits
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696585080874{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Senegal Associated With Stealing food [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yumboes Introduction The Wolof people of West Africa are known to have supernatural beings known as the Yumboes. They are believed to be spirits that

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