Related Sponsors

Popular Guyanese Legends

Home » Guyana » Guyana People and Culture » Popular Guyanese Legends

All of the cultural traditions of the people of Guyana combine together for some very interesting legends and beliefs. Here are just a few:

• Dai Dai: A Dai Dai is an Amerindian forest spirit that protects the gold and diamonds found within Guyana.
• Baku: A Baku is a spirit that lives on bananas and milk and throws small stones at houses in and around the Georgetown area. A Baku is also believed to be responsible for moving items within the home.
• Tocouyaha: A Tocouyaha is an Amerindian river monster that supposedly will attack boats floating by. They believe that water bubbles will appear over the spots where the monster is hiding.
• Jumbie: Jumbie is a generic term used to refer to a ghost or spirit.

There are also Amerindian legends for Kaieteur Falls and other famous attractions in Guyana.

So much of Guyana is influenced by the Caribbean that it is a member of the Caribbean community called Caricom. Guyana considers itself apart of the West Indies and with so many similarities between Caribbean and Guyanese culture, it is easy to understand why.

Next Page: Festivals and Holidays

Related Guyana People and Culture Articles