- jumbies
- n. ghost, spirit (term used in the Caribbean Islands)
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Jumbies — (JUM bees) Variations: Heg, SOUCAYANT In the Caribbean islands, the word jumbies refers collectively to any and all vampiric creatures of the night. They are described as looking like a CORPSE CANDLE flying through the night sky as they seek out… … Encyclopedia of vampire mythology
Jumbie — is a term akin to a Black ghost. Whereas Western culture sees a ghost as a white misty figure, jumbies are imagined as dark shadowy figures. This phenonemon is widely believed among the English speaking Caribbean states that were colonized by the … Wikipedia
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Music of Montserrat — The music of Montserrat is influenced by Irish traditions, noticeable in the set dance like Bam chick lay, and the presence of fife and drum ensembles similar to the bodhrán. Natives are also witness to the jumbie dance, the style of which is… … Wikipedia
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