The Ghost Location / World Ghost Guide / Tokoloshe
๐ป Southern Africa ยท South AfricaTokoloshe
A small, hairy, human-like supernatural being whose appearance varies by community.
What does Tokoloshe look like?
A small, hairy, human-like supernatural being whose appearance varies by community.
How does Tokoloshe haunt people?
Said to frighten sleepers, cause mischief, or be sent by a hostile person in some traditions.
One well-known protective custom is raising a bed on bricks so the being cannot reach the sleeper.
Cultural origin and country
Tokoloshe belongs to the folklore of South Africa. This profile describes a cultural tradition and does not present supernatural claims as scientific fact.
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