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Bultungin, The Werehyena


In the Kanuri language of the Bornu Empire in the Lake Chad region, Werehyenas were called ‘Bultungin’ (“I change myself into a hyena”). It was traditionally believed that one or two of the villages in the region was populated entirely by Bultungin.

Creatures from African Mythology: Tokoloshe


The mythical Southern African creature, the Tokoloshe is a dwarf-like, mischievous and evil spirit can make itself invisible by swallowing a pebble. Tokoloshes are called upon to cause trouble for others. Its power extends from scaring children to causing illness and even death to its target. Only the N’anga (witch doctor) has the power to…… Continue reading Creatures from African Mythology: Tokoloshe

Creatures from African Mythology: Jengu


The Jengu, from Cameroon, differs in appearance from person to person, but it is said to be a beautiful, mermaid-like figures with long, hair and gap-toothed smiles. A Jengu (plural Miengu) is a water spirit in the traditional beliefs of the Sawa ethnic groups of Cameroon. They live in rivers and the sea and bring…… Continue reading Creatures from African Mythology: Jengu

Mythical Creatures: Another Version


© Ken Wilson-Max 2013 So, I looked at the first version and thought something was not quite right. It looked too much like a real bird, too soft perhaps… I had to think about the final set of images and how I’d like to use them. It meant making a more detailed plan of the…… Continue reading Mythical Creatures: Another Version