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Obayifo

Asiman is a term used in various contexts, most notably in the Asiman religion, which is a syncretic religion practiced primarily in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti. The term "Asiman" is derived from the Haitian Creole word for "spirit" or "deity," and it is often used to refer to the spirits or deities worshipped in Vodou and other Afro-Caribbean religions. In the context of Vodou, Asiman can refer to the spirits that are served and honored in the religion. The term is also used in some contexts to refer to the followers of the Asiman religion. Translations of the term include אסימן (Hebrew), Espíritu (Spanish), and Esprit (French). The Asiman religion is a complex system of beliefs that incorporates elements of African traditional religions, Catholicism, and indigenous Caribbean spiritual practices. It is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical experiences of the African diaspora in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti.

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Obayifo
Mythical West African vampire
An obayifo is a vampire/witch-like mythological creature from West Africa coming from the folklore of the Ashanti. In Ashanti folklore, obayifo are very common and may inhabit the bodies of any man or woman. They are described as having shifty eyes and being obsessed with food. When travelling at night they are said to emit a phosphorescent light from their armpits and anus. The obayifo is known as a similar entity to the asiman by the Dahomey people, a creature that can shapeshift and fly, turning itself into a ball of light and hunting for prey in the night sky.
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