Jumbie
In short: A spirit or supernatural figure in Caribbean storytelling whose form varies by local tradition.
Character
How does it work in the tale?
In the Montserrat newspaper story, a jumbie hears strange sounds in the dark and marvels at the bright eyes of a horse. The figure that might be expected to frighten others is the one caught by surprise.
Who is surprised in the dark?
In the Montserrat story, the jumbie hears strange sounds and sees a horse’s glowing eyes. The surprise belongs to the jumbie. Read the Cayman Duppy story alongside it to see how darkness limits what different characters can see in the two accounts.