Asanbosam Classification: Mythological Creature Demon Culture Ghana and...
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Asanbosam
Classification: Mythological
Creature Demon
Culture Ghana and Togo
Asanbosam is a parasitic creature of African Mythology. It
belongs to the folklore of the Akan of southern Ghana, Togo and 18th century
Jamaica from enslaved Akan.
The Asanbosam are creatures of the night, and typically avoid
or even fear the bright sun The Asanbosam resides in the trees and forest
feeding primarily on those who roam by means of its domain. They wait silently
in tree, by their curves and hooked feet and catch its prey unaware.
It is said to have
iron teeth, pink skin, long red hair and iron hooks for feet.
I has large blood-shot eyes, long legs, and feet pointing
both ways. Its favorite trick is to sit on the high branches of a tree and
dangle its legs to entangle the unwary hunter.
Some are more aggressive hunters and will seek to infiltrate
human dwellings and steal away with small children. They can be bold in the
dusk hours, as from a distance they can appear to be more human.
The Asanbosam feed on the life essence of its human victims
although it may consume the flesh and organs as well. Its is said that they are
cursed or soulless human, they can only sustain themselves by draining the essence
of others.
These creatures can be killed with normal weapons although
they are noted to particular strong and fast.
