Pomba Gira is known to possess both women and effeminate males.

Some cultures have three defined genders: male, female, and effeminate male.

This term meant effeminate male to Western ears (Blackwood, 1984).

However, effeminate males also known as a fortiori, who do not partake in tribal hunting activities would often turn out to be pulingaws.

Calling an effeminate male a "fairy," or "prissy" or stating that he should 'act more like a man;'

An intoxicated truck driver, who did not like effeminate males, began to harass Gault, who had a black belt in karate.

One such possessing spirit is Pomba Gira, who possesses both women and effeminate males.

LGBT persons were imprisoned frequently, particularly effeminate males, without charge or trial, and confined to forced labor camps.