Egbere

nature_spirit forest Yoruba single tradition · 3

Egbere is a humanoid spirit from Yoruba tradition that carries a magical mat. It is a forest-dwelling entity associated with magical objects.

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When

First attested: 1800 CE
Attested period: 1800 – 2020
Historical notes: Documented in 19th-century folklore collections.

Relationships

co occurs with: Eikthyrnir, Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, Elf, Eloko, Emere, Empusa, Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, Erlking, Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, Adze, Amadlozi, Madam Koi Koi, Mbwiri, Obambo, Obayifo, Obia, Ogbanje, Tikoloshe, Zar, each-uisge, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Edimmu, Kishi, Asanbosam, Encantado (mythology)

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Sources

wikipedia (3)

Source passages

“Egbere (Yoruba) – Humanoid that carries a magical mat”
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“Egbere, Yoruban malevolent spirit”
#4334 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001

“In Yoruba mythology, Egbere are a type of malevolent humanoid supernatural being believed to reside in the woods and active only at night.”
#8364 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001