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whichbe commented on the word mejenkwaar
A type of demon in the Marshall Islands. These demons are almost exclusively female. When a woman was pregnant, often her husband would sail off to go and collect gifts or special food, etc. for his wife. However, if he was gone for too long a period of time, the pregnant woman would often turn into a mejenkwaad. Very often this would mean she'd eat her newborn child. When the husband arrived, she'd go after him as well. The story of Lokokelok tells of a man who evades being eaten by a mejenkwaad through a series of tricks he plays on her. (From Pantheon.org)
June 18, 2008
yarb commented on the word mejenkwaar
It sounds distinctly Dutch to me. Are there any Dutch demons out there?
June 18, 2008
whichbe commented on the word mejenkwaar
Well, Black Peter is Satan. This page also reveals some of the eerie origins of Santa Claus.
June 18, 2008