General
douen
What does douen mean?
A folkloric child-spirit with backward-pointing feet and no face, said to lure children into the forest. Also dwen.
"Keep the children inside, the douens does come out at dusk."
Origin
Trinidadian/Amerindian-influenced folklore.
Frequently asked questions
What is a douen?
A douen is the folkloric spirit of an unbaptised child, with backward-pointing feet and a faceless head, said to lure other children into the forest.
Why do douens have backward feet?
In the folklore their heels face forward and toes point back, so their footprints mislead anyone trying to follow or track them.
How is douen pronounced?
It is pronounced 'DWEN' and is sometimes spelled 'dwen'.
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