Nepalese folklore
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Nepali folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Nepali people.
Folk beliefs
[edit | edit source]- Banjhakri and Banjhakrini, supernatural shamans of the forest.[1]
- Bir, a demon[2]
- Boksi, a witch[2]
- Budhahang, legendary Kirati king who could stop movement of sun [3]
- Chhauda, a child ghost [4]
- Kichkandi, type a female ghost.[5]
- Lakhey and Majipa Lakhey, types of demon.[6]
- Masan, a demon[2]
- Murkatta, a headless ghost with eyes and mouth in chest[7]
- Yeti, an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the mountains of Nepal.[8]
See also
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