Key Info

- Created by witches who steal young village girls and wear their skin like a coat 

- Can look like any creature, but usually large powerful animal-like creatures.

Brief Bio

In West African folklore, Obia (also spelled Obeah) refers to a creature, often described as a large, hyena-like animal, that is believed to be sent by witches to kidnap young girls. It's also a term used in the Caribbean, particularly in the West Indies and Guianas, to describe a system of beliefs and practices involving sorcery, witchcraft, and magic, often with both benevolent and malevolent aspects.