bibit
demonic ghosts single tradition · 1
The bibit is a ghost, goblin, or devil that appears to Indians in the mountains. It appears in the guise of an old man, telling them that he is their nono, as a horse, and as a monster. The Indians in their terror make various pacts with it, and trade their rosaries for various articles of superstitious value, such as hairs, grass, stones, and other things, in order to obtain all their intents and free themselves from all the dangers.
When
- First attested
- 1738 CE
- Attested period
- 1738 – 1744
- Historical notes
- Described in Juan Francisco de San Antonio's Cronicas.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“They greatly fear and reverence the tigbàlang or bibit. This is a ghost, goblin, or devil; and as it knows the cowardice of these Indians, it has been wont to appear to them in the mountains—now in the guise of an old man, telling them that he is their nono; now as a horse; and now as a monster.”
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