What is a duppy in Jamaica?

A duppy – in Jamaican culture – is a restless good and bad ghost or spirit. The bad duppies are said to be set onto persons through obeah practices while the good duppies are those of friends and family who “dream” you to give advice.

What are the bad duppies?

The bad duppies are said to be set onto persons through obeah practices while the good duppies are those of friends and family who “dream” you to give advice. They are said to take many forms such as animals, shadows or that of the dead person.

How do you get rid of duppies in Jamaica?

The Jamaican folklore also gives precautionary steps to avoid or ward off duppies. Some say a bush buried upside down in a grave will stop the duppy from rising up, nailing a horseshoe on your day or calling the name “Jesus Christ in a bid to rebuke it.

Was a 11 year old boy attacked by a ghost in Jamaica?

This is an old and famous paranormal video that has been circulating, claiming to show the news footage of a 11 year old Jamaican boy being harassed and attacked by a ghost, or a ‘Duppy’ as they call it in Jamaica. However, this ghost attack video incident is a hoax and appears to be staged.

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What is the traditional pattern for Jamaican clothing?

The traditional pattern for Jamaican clothing was (and still is) considered the red/white plaid pattern that can be seen on most festive occasions. That wasn’t the only colors they wore however since the colors of the fabrics became symbolic of the Jamaican spirit.