Tokoloshe (Southern Africa)

The Tokoloshe is a mythical creature or ghost in the folklore of various Southern African cultures, including the Zulu and Xhosa peoples. It is often depicted as a small, grotesque humanoid figure with shaggy hair and sharp teeth. Tokoloshe are mischievous and malevolent entities that can cause harm and mischief, such as terrorizing households or attacking individuals in their sleep. To protect against Tokoloshe, people place their beds on bricks or hire traditional healers to ward off these supernatural threats.

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