Create a folklore character

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Introduction to Caribbean Folklore

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What does folklore mean? 

Goals 

- You can name characters from Caribbean folklore

- You can devise your own folklore character

Read the story

 

What creatures are mentioned in the story? Underline them while reading. 

Had you ever heard of these creatures before? 

Which creatures are mentioned in the story?

La Diabless (la-jah-bless)

 The legend says that she was born as a human, but her vanity leads her to make deals with the devil, giving him her soul for eternal youth, transforming her into a demon. One of her feet is a cow hoof. She kills men by luring them into the woods. 

Lagahoo

A mythical shapeshifting monster, similar to a werewolf.

 Often, it is seen with chains around its neck, which change size. 

Douen (dwen)

These creatures look like small children, but their feet are turned backwards. They always wear a large hat so you can't see their face. They lure children into the woods so they get lost. 

Soucouyant (soo-coo-yah)

Old ladies who take off their skin and fly around in a ball of flame, sucking out people's blood. 

Use your imagination and come up with your own folklore character

• Work independantly: Write down the characteristics of your folklore character - name, appearance and personality (2 minutes)
• Once you're done, find someone that is also done and tell each other about your creature.
• TIP: It is not important to create the story just yet.

Write down the names and descriptions of your folklore characters