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Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... Help. Pages in category "Belizean folklore" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of ...
The Tata Duende is a famous folklore common to the Maya culture and the Mestizo culture. According to different stories, The Tata Duende "[1] is well known for luring children into the jungle, therefore, the Tata Duende has been used to scare children into behaving. [2] Farmers would blame the Tata Duende if weird things happened on the farm.
In Belizean folklore, we find the legends of La Llorona, [2] Cadejo, [3] the Tata Duende, [4] and X'tabai. [5] The idea of the mystical healing and Obeah is prominent in Belizean legend, and there is still talk of evil shaman practices like putting "Obeah" on certain houses. This is known to be done by burying a bottle with the 'evil' under a ...
In Belizean legend, the Sisimite is said to also feast on humans. Furthermore, in Belizean societies, the belief is: "If you are a man and you look at him in the eyes (and escaped), you will die within a month. If you are a woman and you look at him in the eyes (and escaped), your life will be prolonged."
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The Day of the Bridge: The Belize City Swing Bridge is the villain of this story about a youth whose chance for happiness is destroyed by a series of unfortunate circumstances. Sir Colville Young : The Representative : This selection from Pataki Full takes aim at Belizean politicians in the guise of the slippery Jonas Parker, who learns a hard ...
Stories say that they will occasionally stop and ask farmers or travellers for an offering. If they refuse, the aluxo'ob will often wreak havoc and spread illness. However, if their conditions are met, it is thought the alux will protect a person from thieves or even bring them good luck.
Lang Bobi Suzi is a legend from the Kriol folklore of Belize. According to the legend, Lang Bobi Suzi is a female monster who whips naughty children with her giant breasts if they refuse to do her bidding. [1]