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Baca (Dominican folklore)

Added Fri, 21/01/2022
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In Dominican folklore, there are creatures called Baka. 

Baka (Vasa) is one of the names of the devil.

This devilish creature is called when they want to get wealth, fame and any other tangible benefits. It also protects the newly acquired goods and the interests of the owner from the hands of outsiders. The legends say that "a flower that a person asks for from baki will wither in someone else's garden," i.e. everything that the new owner receives will be taken away from someone else, no matter whether it is about land and house, or power and fame.

In a short time, prosperity wants to receive considerable sacrifices. The lucky ones will get off by returning him more than they received earlier. But, if you are not lucky, the whole family and even friends of the one who called Baku are waiting for misfortunes, serious illnesses, sudden death and even suicide. And most importantly – you will have to say goodbye to your soul forever. The fee that he will demand for his services and the time when it will have to be paid are unpredictable.

In the Dominican rural areas, and often in cities, it is still believed that every rich person has a baku helping him in business. And the tragedies that often accompany such people are associated with the fee that must be paid for owning tanks.

Dominicans believe that baka can appear in the guise of a black cat, a dog, a bull or an ox, a chicken or a big rooster, a cow or another animal, as well as a doll to hide his true identity and appear harmless. However, he has incredible strength, and his eyes glow with a devilish light.

You can summon Baku in various ways, but it is better to resort to the help of a witch (preferably of Haitian origin) or an expert from among those who possess voodoo magic. One of the options for the independent and inquisitive: take one egg laid on Good Friday and seven Fridays after that, warm it under your arms. A chicken that manages to survive and hatch after such a ritual will become a baka chicken.

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