Tabai (Tah-buy)



                      Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.
                                            By: Dismas
Tabai is an evil male spirit that lives in the Ceiba trees of Belize. According to legend, Tabai has some features of a woman to trick men to follow him. Once the men are isolated in the jungle, Tabai reveals his true identity and beats them to death then takes their soul.

For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit LegendsofBelize.com

Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.
Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site www.GrisDismation.Biz for more info. Email us: GrisDismation@gmail.com

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