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Thai ghosts (1 C, 14 P) Pages in category "Thai legendary creatures" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand . With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture .
A kinnara (Sanskrit: Kiṃnara) is a creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology. [1] They are described as part human and part bird, and have a strong association with music and love. Believed to come from the Himalayas , they often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger.
In November 2022, the Thai government declared the Naga as the national symbol of Thailand, with the aim of promoting Thai culture and traditions and increasing the country's cultural capital to drive the creative economy. The Naga is a mythical creature with long-standing beliefs and connections to the Thai people, and its designation as a ...
Himavanta appears in a piece of Thai literature called Traibhumikatha [b] which explains that Himavanta is a forest where many diverse mythical creatures such as Phaya Naga [c], Phaya Krut [d], and Kinnaree [e], spirits or even gods and goddess reside. The mythical Nariphon tree [f] that often mentioned in Thai folklore is also said
Belief in the existence of the Krasue is shared across Southeast Asia, and its origin is difficult to verify.However, it likely originates from folklore. In Thailand, the Krasue is believed to be a cursed individual (usually a female) who engaged in various sins and fraudulent conduct during her previous life.
The movie debuted on 26 March 2013, making 500 million baht, and went on to become the top Thai movie in the box office for 2013. Over time, the Mae Nak spirit has evolved into a sacred figure/deity within Thai culture, with a large shrine to the spirit being built in Mae Nak's hometown, and with many Mae Nak followers throughout Thailand.
Apsonsi statue in Wat Phra Kaew. Apsonsi (Thai: อัปสรสีห์) is a half-woman half-lion mythical creature from Thai mythology.Apsonsi is one of the many hybrid creatures depicted in ancient South and Southeast Asian folklore.