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Krasue
A floating head trails its dangling organs behind it. The Krasue hunts at night, feeding on blood and flesh. By day, she returns to her hidden body. Thailand's most terrifying ghost.
Ancient - Present
Thailand and Southeast Asia
1000+ witnesses
The Krasue is a nocturnal female spirit from Southeast Asian folklore, appearing as a floating head with dangling viscera.
The Legend
According to documented folklore:
The Krasue:
- Appears as a floating female head
- With intestines dangling below
- Hunts at night
- Must return to her body by dawn
- Is often cursed, not evil by choice
Description
The Krasue appears as:
- A beautiful woman’s head
- Glowing with ghostly light
- Trailing organs behind it
- Flying through the night
- Making clicking sounds
Origin
One becomes a Krasue by:
- Being cursed
- Black magic gone wrong
- Hereditary curse
- Practicing dark arts
Behavior
The Krasue:
- Feeds on blood, flesh, and offal
- Hunts livestock and humans
- Particularly seeks pregnant women
- Must return to its body by dawn
- The body is hidden during the day
Similar Creatures
Related spirits include:
- Penanggalan (Malaysia)
- Manananggal (Philippines)
- Leyak (Bali)
- All share floating head mythology