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Krahang : The Flying Man

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At a glance

Description
Origin Thai Mythology
Classification Ghosts
Family Members Krasue (Partner)
Region Thailand
Associated With Black Magic, Bloodsucking

Krahang

Introduction

Krahang are believed to have been created by a man who once practiced sorcery, who then turned into a terrifying ghost when the magic backfired on him. Krahang is a normal man during the day who transforms into a ghost at night.

Physical Traits

The krahang uses a pair of large rice winnowing baskets, known as kradong, to fly in the rural areas of Thailand. It is also often shown as riding on the traditional wooden rice pounder sak tam khao. They are depicted as being shirtless and wearing only the traditional Thai loincloth.

Family

In some parts of Thailand the Krahang is considered to be the husband or partner of the Krasue, another female ghost in Thai mythology. They are often described as travelling together in their nocturnal journeys to harm or attack the people of the area they haunt.

Powers and Abilities

The Krahang has the ability to fly which it uses to terrorise the villagers. They are sometimes depicted as being bloodthirsty and attack animals although the primary diet consists of filth, garbage and human waste.

Modern Day Influence

The Krahang is a popular character in modern films, cartoons, anime and video games.

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