Tikoloshe

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title: Tikoloshe
text: In Nguni mythology, Tikoloshe, Tikolosh, Tonkolosh, Tonkolosi, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, Thokolosi, or Hili is a dwarf-like water spirit. It is a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others. At its least harmful, a tokoloshe can be used to scare children, but its power extends to causing illness or even the death of the victim. Protection against them includes traditional m
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description: Zulu water spirit
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikoloshe
date created: 2004-05-19T00:36:28Z
date modified: 2024-09-12T14:53:17Z
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