Vetala
demonic earth Hindu single tradition · 4
Vetala is a vampiric entity in Hindu tradition. It has the power to take over and possess cadavers.
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- Churel, Mogwai, Hungry ghost, Vengeful ghost, Wangliang, Yaoguai, Gwisin, Korean virgin ghost, Egg ghost, Aavi, Brahmarakshasa, Bhakolwa, Bhoota (ghost), Baak, Chetkin, Chir batti, Challava, Dakini, Daayan, Ded futiya, Jokkho, Nishi daak, Naagin, Nale Ba, Preta, Pūtam, Yakshini, Kichkandi, Raakebhoot, Pichal Peri, Varaha, Vadātājs, Vahana, Vaibhavi, Valkyrie, Vâlvă, Valravn, Vampire, Vanara, Vântoase, Vârcolac, Vardøger, Vedrfolnir, Veļi, Věri Şělen, Víbria, Vila, Vilkacis, Viruñas, Vision Serpent, Vishap, Vitore, Víðópnir, Vodyanoy, Vrykolakas, Vucub-Caquix, Vættir, Pishacha, Bhairavas, Shmashana Adhipati, Shmashana Kali, Bhairavi, Brahmarakshasha, Śākinī, Balayang, Camazotz, Tjinimin, Banjhākri, Banjhākrini, kali
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“Vetala (Hindu) – Vampiric entity that takes over cadavers.”
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“Vetala”
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“Vetala (Hindu) – Corpses possessed by vampiric spirits”
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“Aghoris and Kapalika are some sects that perform rituals in the shmashana. They invoke Kali, Tara, Yogini, Dakini, Bhairava, Bhairavi, and beings like Vetala, Pishacha, Brahmarakshasha and worship these entities as the shmashana adhipati.”
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