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| Masacurraman |
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| Ole Higue |
In our little country of Guyana, folklore is not limited to anything and tales often run rampant in the interior regions and even make their way out to the city. There are many characters that are quite popular in Guyanese Folklore. For example, the Amerindians tell the tale of the ‘Masacurraman’; a legend that maintains the balance of nature by preventing people from exploiting the country’s natural resources. There is also the ‘Dutchman’, which comes from the days of when Guyana was colonized by the Dutch. Also quite popular is the tale of the ‘Bacoo’ and how one must feed him milk and bananas or he will behave in the most violent manner. ‘Ole Higue’ is also another popular story that almost every Guyanese is familiar with, it is the tale of a woman who sheds her skin and feeds on people and babies while they sleep. If you have read the available stories you will find that undoubtedly your interest has been peaked and you will see a lot of correlation between Guyanese folklore and other legends of mystical creatures around the world.
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| Bacoo |
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