Yeti Nepali folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Nepali people .
Folk beliefs
Banjhakri and Banjhakrini , supernatural shamans of the forest.[ 1] Bir , a demon[ 2] Boksi [ 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 [ 7] Yeti , an ape -like creature purported to inhabit the mountains of Nepal.[ 8]
See also
References
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