Nepalese folklore

Nepalese 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.
 * Bir, a demon
 * Boksi, a witch
 * Budhahang, legendary Kirati king who could stop movement of sun
 * Chhauda, a child ghost
 * Kichkandi, type a female ghost.
 * Lakhey and Majipa Lakhey, types of demon.
 * Masan, a demon
 * Murkatta, a headless ghost with eyes and mouth in chest
 * Yeti, an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the mountains of Nepal.