Fang

  • Congo,  E,  Fang

    Ebigane

    The Ebigane is a strange monstrous creature from the Fang people of the Congo. They are often described as a combination of a bird and a buffalo. They have been described as massive creatures with grey horns, ears shaped like a flower, long legs, sharp claws, hairy bat wings, large fangs, and long sweeping tails. According to legends, these creatures date back to prehistoric times. They are known to emerge from clouds flapping their wings loudly, make rattling noises, and can take human or animal form. One notable story recounts a man named Mefoumou Mba Foumou transforming a mouse into an Ebigane by spitting on its head and drawing a…