AFTER DARK | Njuzu: Spirits of the Deep – Folklore, Fear, and First-hand Encounters in Zimbabwe’s Waters

Across the lakes and rivers of Zimbabwe there are legends of the Njuzu, mysterious water spirits said to dwell beneath the surface, capable of both blessing and destruction.

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