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- Duppy - Wikipedia
Duppy is a word of African origin commonly used in various Caribbean Islands, including The Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica, meaning ghost or spirit [1] The word is sometimes spelled duffy [2] It is both singular and plural Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppy
- 9 Jamaican Myths About Duppies (Ghosts)
A duppy – in Jamaican culture – is a restless good and bad ghost or spirit The bad duppies are said to be set onto persons through obeah practices while the good duppies are those of friends and family who “dream” you to give advice
- Duppy | Patois Definition on Jamaican Patwah
Definitions of "Duppy" 1 Duppy (Noun) 4; 0; Definition A ghost or spirit of the dead that is feared throughout the Caribbean, especially in Jamaican culture Duppies are believed to linger in the world of the living after death and can appear to haunt, warn, or harm
- DUPPY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of DUPPY is a haunting spirit of the dead conceived in folklore of West Indians as a usually malevolent shadow or immaterial body
- Duppy: A Friendly Introduction - Mythical Encyclopedia
In African mythology, a duppy is either the manifestation of the soul of a dead person or a malevolent supernatural being The belief in duppies was brought to the Caribbean through the transatlantic slave trade, where it was mixed with other cultural beliefs to create a unique form of folklore
- duppy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
duppy (plural duppies) ( Caribbean , Jamaica ) A ghost or spirit , often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night Synonyms: jumbie ; see also Thesaurus: ghost
- Jamaican Duppy - Wah Deh Gwaan
What Is A Jamaican Duppy? A Jamaican Duppy is a spirit or ghost believed to have originated in African culture The term is often used in various Caribbean islands, including Jamaica and Barbados It’s believed that a duppy can do harm to people, set fires, and cause other forms of mischief
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