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Adze

Ewe (Ghana, Togo, Benin) · West Africa
A vampiric spirit from the Ewe people that takes the form of a firefly. When captured, it reveals a human shape. The Adze feeds on blood and is associated with witchcraft and misfortune, often blamed for disease or unexplained deaths in the community.

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