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馃嚞馃嚟 GhanaWitchcraft in Ghana
Beliefs in harmful magic and the social violence that follows accusations in GhanaBelief 路 Cursing and harm Living
馃嚞馃嚟 Ghana and 2 moreSasabonsam
A tree-dwelling creature of Akan folklore with iron teeth and bat-like wingsBeing 路 Cursing and harm Legendary
馃嚞馃嚟 Ghana and 1 moreAkan religionAkom
Traditional beliefs of the Akan people, centered on a distant creator and nature spirits.Tradition 路 Protection 路 Healing Living
馃嚞馃嚟 GhanaAmokye
Guardian of the entrance to Asamando in Akan and Ashanti beliefBeing 路 Speaking with spirits and the dead Living
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- Witchcraft in Ghana: SALTN, CC BY-SA 4.0, source