Kutji Spirits: These spirits are found mostly in the shade of bushes and in holes. They can show themselves in a variety of forms, the black crow, eagles, owl, kangaroo and emus being among the many. These spirits can possess animals. Creatures possessed by the Kutji can be found circling around a person or behaving oddly. The Kutji can also manifest as a black rain-cloud, a dust storm, thunder or a mirage. They most notably cause sickness, disease, distress and death. They can only be controlled by shaman. In aboriginal lore, the shaman actually receive their power from them and can communicate directly with them. From this relationship a shaman gains his or her magical and healing abilities. <references/> Oceanic Demons paper - http://www.whiterosesgarden.com/Nature_of_Evil/Demons/DM_world_myths/oceanic_demons.htm Fictional Imagery - http://www.epicpetwars.com/profile/?aid=3060931
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