Rolling Calf
Description
Chain-dragging bull demon with fiery eyes that blocks…
Origin & Background
The word Duppy originates from the Ga language of Ghana and is related to African folklore and culture passed down from the Ashanti people of Jamaica. In the Ga language of Ghana, Adope literally means dwarf, but in Ghanaian folklore, spirits are depicted as dwarfs. Additionally, Duppy may have originated from Dapaa, a special day that falls on the ninth day after the first Monday of the Akan calendar. In Jamaica, this nine-day tradition is commemorated after someone dies, referred to as '9 nights.' It is believed that it takes nine days for the spirit to return to the ancestral land. On Dapaa day, it is believed that ancestral spirits return home, a belief shared in Jamaica. The word Dapaa may have undergone a vowel change to evolve into the current Duppy, which signifies ancestral spirits. In Obeah, it is believed that a person has two souls—a good soul and an earthbound soul. After death, the good soul ascends to heaven to be judged by God, while the earthbound soul remains in the coffin with the body for three days, and if proper precautions are not taken, it may escape and appear as a duppy.
The Legend
Duppy is a term used across various Caribbean islands, generally regarded as a malevolent spirit. They are known to bring misfortune and suffering to those they torment. Duppies are said to appear primarily at night to harass people, and island residents claim to have witnessed them. The 'Rolling Calf' is a terrifying creature bound in chains, mentioned as an example of a more malevolent spirit.
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Abilities
- 불명