From its ancient origins as an explanation for mysterious nighttime deaths to its modern malevolent nature, the Tokoloshe has been shaping beliefs and leaving its hairy mark on culture for generations. In this episode, we uncover the terrifying legend of southern Africa’s dwarf-like water spirit.
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Episode resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokoloshe
https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2001-11-22-i-didnt-kill-a-baby-i-killed-a-tokoloshe/
https://www.news24.com/tokoloshe-baby-killer-gets-life-20020128
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elifasi_Msomi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Reasonable_Man
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0178860/
https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/2/16/the-tokoloshe