Bahamas

English is their official language. Although, you might hear Bahamian English. According to the speakers it’s a mixture of Queen’s diction, African influence and island dialect. The “h” is often dropped, so it sounds like “ouse” for “house” or “t’anks” for “thanks.”

The cultures of the Bahamian and Gullah share a great story-telling tradition, and many of the themes and motifs suggest a common African past.

Bahamian Legend

The Islands Of The Bahamas, rich in history and tradition, has its share of legends and folklore. Early inhabitants brought some of these beliefs with them when they settled on the islands. Other myths sprang from natural phenomena found in the environment. Whatever their origin, these legends are part of The Islands Of The Bahamas.

http://www.bahamasgateway.com/legends.htm
http://www.bahamas4u.com/bahamasfolktales.html


If you want to understand a little bit about Bahamian creole before reading its literature, visit the following website, it has a brief explanation why the Bahamian is a creole, and a little about the language.

http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/BNCCde/bahamas/conference/papers/McPhee.html