Nepalese folklore

Nepali 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.