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Animism in Burma refers to the worship of nats or spirits. Although the beliefs of Nats differ across different regions and villages in Burma, there are a handful of things, which seem to be believed across Burma. A Nat is a spirit who resembles a human in shape that often maintains or guards objects. When people die, they can become Nats. Those who become nats, often have a gruesome violent death, which explains their vengeful nature. Nats also are believed to have the ability to possess animals, such as tigers or alligators. These spirits can also be found in nature in things such as trees and rocks. The majority of these Nats or Spirits are viewed as troublesome and irritable. They require calming, food and offerings. There is a specific Nat that is often mentioned in Animism, called an ouktazaung that is said to guard treasure. Rumor has it that this ouktazaung lures men to them, similar to a siren, in Greek mythology. If the victim is caught by the ouktazaung, it takes her place and the ouktazaung can roam free, but only for twenty years, after which she must return to her treasure. A village will traditionally also have a spirit which is the guardian of their village; this is called a Bo Bo Gyi.