References to dragons of both benevolent and malevolent characters occur throughout ancient Mesopotamian literature. Dukun are believed to be able to communicate directly with malevolent and benevolent spirits. They are described as malevolent, cannibalistic, supernatural beings. The beliefs on benevolent and malevolent spirits was also established by their arrival. They imagined themselves living in a world inhabited by supernatural powers which were mostly malevolent. Often his characters are subject to a compulsive influence from powerful malevolent or indifferent beings. It also referred to witches and related malevolent folkloric beings. Witches are individuals who possess an internal organ giving them extraordinary power, generally malevolent power. There are many stories of good and malevolent spirits and beings. It was thought to be a magical tree and give protection against malevolent beings. Duppy are generally regarded as malevolent spirits. They believed in the presence of malevolent spirits who brought misfortune to people. She finds the Mourner's Bracelet and sees her father twisted into a malevolent spirit. It may range from just sulking to malevolent abusive controlling behaviour. Only those found guilty of "malevolent" witchcraft could be punished by death by fire.