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The culture of Belize is a mix of influences and people from Kriol, Maya, East Indian, Garinagu (also known as Garifuna), Mestizo (a mixture of Spanish and Native Americans), Mennonites who are of German descent, with many other cultures from Chinese to Lebanese. It is a unique blend that emerged through the country's long and occasionally violent history.[1]
In Belizean folklore, we find the legends of La Llorona,[2] Cadejo,[3] the Tata Duende,[4] and X'tabai.[5] The idea of the mystical healing and Obeah is prominent in Belizean legend, and there is still talk of evil shaman practices like putting "Obeah" on certain houses. This is known to be done by burying a bottle with the 'evil' under a tree close by the house.
- ^ Peedle, Ian (1999). Belize in Focus: A guide to the people, politics, and culture. London: Interlink Books - Latin America Bureau. ISBN 1566562848.
- ^ Prods, Filaos. "La Llorona". www.sunofbelize.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
- ^ Prods, Filaos. "Cadejo". www.sunofbelize.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
- ^ Prods, Filaos. "Tata Duende". www.sunofbelize.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
- ^ Prods, Filaos. "Xtabay". www.sunofbelize.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2016-07-10.