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GraveYard Tales

324: The Tokoloshe

GraveYard Tales

Adam Zero

Social Sciences, Society & Culture, Science, History, Philosophy

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2025

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

This week we take a look at the Tokoloshe! Is it a cryptid? Is it a spirit? Is it just folklore? Let’s find out! 

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokoloshe

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