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The Jumbie and the Horse’s Shining Eyes

In short: Trace a Montserrat jumbie story that ends with sounds in the dark and shining eyes.

The Jumbie and the Horse’s Shining Eyes · A horse’s eyes shine at night FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 219 The Jumbie and the Horse’s Shining Eyes Trace a Montserrat jumbie story that ends with sounds in the dark and shining eyes. Origin A jumbie tale from Montserrat. Jonathan Skinner quotes the ending of the 1972 newspaper account in his 2005 study. Atlas record 1972 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A horse’s eyes shine at night Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

A jumbie tale from Montserrat. Jonathan Skinner quotes the ending of the 1972 newspaper account in his 2005 study.

Jonathan Skinner cites the ending of a story printed in a newspaper in 1972. A jumbie hears strange sounds at night and remarks in surprise on how brightly a horse’s eyes shine. I’m Black Horse. In the dark, what tells you more, hearing a sound or seeing where it comes from?

Dated records and sources

  1. 1972 · Montserrat · newspaper record
    The Montserrat Mirror · Jumbie Story: The Evolution of the Horse · 8 March, p. 8, cited by Jonathan Skinner (2005)

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