Trinidadian Folklore: A Journey Into The Night
By Nadia Persad
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The Caribbean is known for its beaches, its people, and its food. The southernmost island of Trinidad is no different, but there is another side that most don't see. It's a side that only comes out in the dead of night. Join me as I describe some of the colorful folklore characters from my home land. Turn off the lights and visit with lost souls, and ruthless shape-shifters.
Nadia Persad
I love to write. I always have. It is my passion, and I have grown tired of ignoring it in favor of the mundane. So when a friend asked a favor, I jumped at the chance of using my expertise.
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Trinidadian Folklore - Nadia Persad
Trinidadian Folklore: A Journey Into The Night
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Trinidad? Never Heard Of It
The Moon Gazer
The Vengeful Genie
The Devil Woman
The Wolf Man
The Old Hag
The Lost Children
The Old Man Of The Forest
The River Woman
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
I couldn’t see very well as a child. Here’s the thing though. As with all conditions one might be born with, I didn’t even know there was a problem. It wasn’t until a teacher realized I couldn’t make out what was written on the blackboard from the back of the classroom that anyone figured out something was wrong. What does that little, seemingly random, fact have to do