Luk Thep
nature_spirit intermediate Thai single tradition · 1
Luk Thep, meaning "child angel," are spirits of children that can be injected into hyper-realistic dolls after being blessed by a Buddhist monk. Owners provide care such as food, water, and clothes to the dolls in the hope of receiving good fortune in return. This practice became popular in Thailand around 2015.
When
- First attested
- 2015 CE
- Attested period
- 2015 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Practice documented as becoming popular in Thailand in 2015.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Louk Lord
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“"Luk Thep" or "Look Thep" ("child angel"), have recently (2015) become popular in Thailand. Some people believe the dolls can be injected with the spirit of a child after being blessed by a Buddhist monk.”
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