Evil in Our Midst

by Jones, David E.

• ISBN13: 9780757000096
• ISBN10: 0757000096
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Square One Pub

Summary

They reside in the darkest of places. They come in any number of horrifying shapes and sizes. They are spoken of only in whispers. They are the demons that terrorize our species--images of ultimate evil that exist in every society. Evil in Our Midst provides a chilling glimpse of fifty dark angels, each of which represents a culture's greatest fears. Every chapter opens with a story that shares the legend of a demon, and then provides fascinating information on the culture that, in many cases, perpetuates this belief. You'll learn about the Ligahoo, a Caribbean werewolf who lives off the blood of its prey; the Windigo, who wanders the frigid woods of North America, paralyzing victims with its death-haunted screams; and Mexico's La Llorona, the Weeping Woman who causes madness and death. Evil in Our Midst presents neither ancient mythology nor mere folklore. Rather, it is a portal into the reality of living in a world of demons. For those who believe in these creatures, it gives reason to fear the unknown in a world where brutal death may be waiting around the n

Author Biography

David E. Jones received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, and his master's and doctorate in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. As a field anthropologist, Dr. Jones has spent decades studying the folklore and ways of native people throughout the world. Currently, he is a full professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he is the author of seven books, including Women Warriors, An Instinct for Dragons, and Visions of Time. Dr. Jones and his family reside in the Orlando, Florida area

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Pronunciation of Demon Names	xiii
Introduction	1	(4)
1. Demons of North America
Kalona	5	(5)
Cherokee of North Caroloina, Tennessee, and Oklahoma
Tsi Sgili	10	(5)
Cherokee of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Oklahoma
Budu	15	(4)
Comanche of Oklahoma
Ga-git	19	(4)
Haida of the Queen Charlotte Islands
La Malogra	23	(3)
Hispanic New Mexico
Kikituk	26	(6)
Inuit of Alaska
Wi-lu-gho-yuk	32	(3)
Inuit of Alaska
La Llorona	35	(4)
Mexico
Mai Tso	39	(4)
Navaho of New Mexico and Arizona
Windigo	43	(4)
Ojibwa of Canada
Unkcegila	47	(4)
Oglala of South Dakota
Win	51	(4)
Quiche of Mexico
Nia'gwai'he'gowa	55	(5)
Seneca of New York
Water Babies	60	(7)
Washo of Lake Tahoe
2. Demons of South America
Kharisiri	67	(4)
Andean Highlands
Kupe-dyeb	71	(5)
Apinaye of Brazil
Wamu	76	(4)
Baniwa of Brazil
Maereboe	80	(5)
Bororo of Brazil
Yacuruna	85	(3)
Iquitos of the Peruvian Amazon
Kwifi Oto	88	(4)
Kalapalo of Central Brazil
Winti	92	(5)
Suriname
Kenaimas	97	(4)
Macusi of British Guiana
Karaisaba	101	(3)
Warao of Venezuela and British Guiana
Hekura	104	(3)
Yanomamo of Venezuela and Brazil
Chochoi	107	(6)
Yuqui of Central Bolivia
3. Demons of the West Indies
Ghede	113	(4)
Haiti
Ligahoo	117	(6)
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
La Diablesse	123	(3)
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Mama Dlo	126	(4)
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Soucouyant	130	(7)
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
4. Demons of Africa
Kalengu	137	(4)
Kapsiki of Northern Cameroon
Yamo	141	(3)
Lango of Uganda
Adro	144	(4)
Lugbara of Africa
Genie	148	(7)
Mende of Sierra Leone
5. Demons of Asia
Oyasi	155	(3)
Ainu of Sakhalin
Huli Jing	158	(4)
China
Tamboree	162	(3)
Dusun of Borneo
Oni	165	(4)
Japan
Pisatji	169	(4)
Javanese of Modjokuto
Rai Na'in	173	(6)
Tetum of Eastern Timor
6. Demons of the Pacific
Nokondisi	179	(4)
Gururumba of New Guinea
Tege	183	(4)
Kapauku of New Guinea
Bolrizohol	187	(3)
Kunimaipa of New Guinea
Kopuwai	190	(4)
Maori of New Zealand
Patupaiarehe	194	(4)
Maori of New Zealand
Ruruhi-kerepo	198	(3)
Maori of New Zealand
Tavogivogi	201	(3)
New Hebrides Islands
Mulukwausi	204	(5)
Trobriand Islands of Melanesia
Rawa Tukump	209	(3)
Tsembaga of New Guinea
Ialus	212	(5)
Ulithi of Micronesia
Conclusion	217	(2)
Bibliography	219	(6)
Index	225