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Sasabonsam

Gematria Values
Standard
23
Reduction
5
Simple
104
Reduction
5
English
624
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3
Hebrew
395
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8
Satanic
3744
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9
ALW Kabbalah
455
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5
Standard (Reverse)
67
Reduction
4
Simple (Reverse)
166
Reduction
4
English (Reverse)
996
Reduction
6
Hebrew (Reverse)
2621
Reduction
11
Satanic (Reverse)
5976
Reduction
9
ALW Kabbalah (Reverse)
2044
Reduction
1

The Sasabonsam is a malevolent, one-legged, humanoid creature from the folklore of the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name "Sasabonsam" translates to "river-dweller" in the Akan language, reflecting its association with dense forests and rivers. In other languages, it is known as "Sasabonsam" in French and "Sasabonsam" in Ewe. This fearsome entity is often depicted with long, sharp claws, a gaping mouth filled with teeth, and a single, powerful leg that allows it to leap great distances. Sasabonsam is known for its predatory nature, preying on humans, particularly those who venture into its domain, often luring them with sweet-smelling fruits before attacking. It is also associated with various forms of mischief and malevolence, such as causing illness, misfortune, and death. In Akan folklore, the Sasabonsam is a symbol of the dangers lurking in the untamed wilderness and serves as a cautionary figure to warn against reckless behavior in natural settings.

Wikipedia Information
Sasabonsam
Vampire-like folkloric being from the Akan people
The Sasabonsam, or sometimes Asanbosam, or asasabonsam, is a vampire-like folkloric being from the Akan people. It belongs to the folklore of the Akan of southern Ghana, as well as Côte d'Ivoire, Togo and 18th century Jamaica from enslaved Akan. It is said to have iron teeth, pink skin, long red hair and iron hooks for feet and lives in trees, attacking from above. In the forests of West Africa, there were rules of renewal, and the Sasabonsam would enforce these rules. They take up territory in the trees in the forests, where they live and feed on people that wander into their home. It becomes a territorial aspect for them. While being humanoid, these creatures have bat-like features, including wings which can be nearly 20 feet wide. A good representation can be seen from The British Museum with the Sasabonsam figure they have in their collection. It is carved out of wood and estimated to have been made in 1935.
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