The adze is a vampiric being in Ewe folklore, [1] told by the people of Togo and Ghana. In the wild, the adze takes the form of a firefly , though it will transform into human shape upon capture. When in human form, the adze has the power to possess humans.

2020年10月26日 · For centuries, the Ewe people of West Africa have lived in fear of the adze. As legend goes, there’s no potion, spell, or weapon that can ward one off, and no cure for the bitten. The adze will...

The Adze is often described as a shape-shifting vampiric spirit or creature that primarily preys on humans, particularly children, by draining their blood or life force. It represents one of the many unique and eerie supernatural figures in African folklore, embodying a …

In some parts of West Africa, there is a long-established belief about a vampiric creature that typically goes out at night, mimicking the form of an illuminated insect. The Ewe people of the area call it the Adze. Much like the corpse candles of Welsh and Irish folklore, the Adze could look like small balls of light from afar.

2025年3月15日 · The Adze vampire is a unique entity in African mythology, showcasing the rich and diverse folklore traditions across the continent. Understanding its origins helps appreciate the cultural depth and historical context of African societies.

Adze is a mythical creature from the folklore of the Ewe people of Togo, Ghana, and Benin. It is described as a vampiric being that takes the form of a firefly in the wild, but transforms into a human shape upon capture. When in human form, the adze has the power to possess humans, and those who are possessed by an adze are viewed as witches.

2024年7月31日 · The Adze is a significant and complex figure in the mythology of the Ewe people, found predominantly in Ghana, Togo, Benin, and parts of Nigeria. Often misrepresented in Western interpretations as merely a vampiric entity, the Adze embodies a broader spectrum of cultural beliefs, intertwining notions of spiritual power, sorcery, and social ...

2013年3月15日 · The Adze is a vampiric being from Ewe folklore in Togo and Ghana. It normally looks like a firefly, but it will transform into human shape when captured. In its human form, the Adze has the power to possess ordinary humans and turn them into witches.

2025年2月9日 · A. The Adze: The Shape-Shifting Demon. The Adze is a malevolent creature in West African folklore, often depicted as a shape-shifting demon that preys on humans, particularly in the Ewe culture. 1. Description and attributes. Adze is known to take the form of a firefly by night, luring people into traps where it can attack.

2017年7月25日 · The adze, whose name means “an axelike tool,” is attracted to, hunts, and takes the blood from only the tribe's most beautiful children. Although the creature would normally drink blood, it can be staved off with offerings of kokosmilch (coconut milk) and palmoel (palm oil).