Tag Archives: folklore

The La Diablesse legend represents a foundational element of Caribbean folklore, serving as both a cautionary moral tale and a vessel for preserving African cultural heritage within the West Indies. Originating from stories of enslaved African women who purportedly traded their souls for eternal beauty, this figure is a master …

The 24 hours lizard or coloured bush anole (Polychrus marmoratus) serves as a central figure in Caribbean folklore, specifically within the oral traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. This article examines the intersection of cultural superstition and herpetological reality, debunking the myth that this arboreal reptile clings to humans for a …

In the kaleidoscopic world of fame and fortune, a mysterious and age-old conspiracy theory has woven its way into the fabric of popular culture, casting an enigmatic shadow over the lives of celebrities. Whispers of Faustian bargains, clandestine pacts, and supernatural dealings have long circulated, suggesting that some of the …

Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois is the first book to launch in a Middle Grade series on folklore written and illustrated by Trinidadian authors Marsha and Christiana Mckie and published by Aajumbee Publishing House. The mother and daughter came up with the idea while discussing an SEA themed …

“I love my country with a passion and this was my way of showing it off… Times have changed from when I was a child. Family life has been lost to technology. I chose to make the book since I consider family time to be an integral part of our …

Life in Trinidad and Tobago comes alive in the exciting, entertaining, comical, dramatic, thrilling, mysterious and suspenseful tales in Sweet TnT Short Stories. The novella consists of 34 fictional pieces written by authors from around the twin islands. Inside Sweet TnT Short Stories Authors share narratives with you under the …