Tokoloshe (also Tikoloshe, Thokolosi): The Dwarf Water and Household Spirit of Southern Africa
The Tokoloshe is a small, dwarf-like spirit in southern African folklore, primarily malevolent in intent but occasionally ambivalent. Its stature is often described as between half a meter to one meter tall, with grotesque, disproportionate features: large head, sharp teeth, clawed fingers, and glowing eyes. Some accounts describe it as hairy, wrinkled, or amphibious, linking it to water spirits, while others emphasize
