About this episode
The episode explores the rich folklore of Trinidad, discussing various mythical figures and their cultural significance.
Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the folklore of Trinidad! We're diving into six figures from one of the most culturally mixed islands in the Caribbean — the Soucouyant, a skin-shedding vampire who flies through the night as a ball of fire; the Douens, faceless spirits of unbaptized children with backwards feet; La Diablesse, a beautiful woman with a cow's hoof hidden under her dress who lures men into the forest; Gang Gang Sara, a woman who flew across the Atlantic from Africa and lost her power; the Duppy Baby, a roadside spirit that grows heavier the longer you hold it; and the silk cotton tree that connects all of them. West African tradition, French Catholic structure, and centuries of survival all compressed into the stories people in Trinidad still tell their kids today. https://www.necrnomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Necronomipod
Topics covered
- folklore
- Trinidad
- Caribbean culture
- supernatural beings
- mythology
Keywords
- Soucouyant
- Douens
- La Diablesse
- Gang Gang Sara
- Duppy Baby
- silk cotton tree
- Caribbean folklore
Sponsors
BetterHelp
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Trinidad
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