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Nov 2024
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ADZE – The Glowing Vampire of West Afric...

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About this episode

The Adze is a shapeshifting creature from West African Ewe folklore that appears as an innocent firefly but is actually a vampiric being capable of squeezing through any crack or keyhole to enter homes.


CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Freaky Folklore contains themes and descriptions that some listeners may find distressing, including the supernatural endangerment and death of infants and young children. While these elements are drawn from traditional folklore, the depictions may be unsettling. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

This episode deals with:

  • Child illness
  • Medical distress
  • Blood and vampiric themes
  • Infant mortality
  • Maternal trauma

If you're sensitive to stories involving harm to children, you may want to skip this episode. For those who choose to continue, we approach these traditional stories with respect for both the cultural context and our listeners' sensitivities."


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