Ogbanje (West African malevolent spirit)

Greaterwell-documentedOdinaniIgbo cultureIgboland (West Africa)

A malevolent entity that intentionally causes misfortune for a specific family in Odinani cosmology. (Note: - Power tier should be "Lesser" or possibly "Minor Spirit", given its described abilities and lack of specific powers. - The summary mentions "Odinani cosmology", but the source refers to it simply as)

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The primary behavior attributed to an ọgbanje is causing misfortune for a family. No specific powers or abilities are mentioned beyond its malevolent influence.

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