Nang Ta-khian
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Nang Ta-khian is a female spirit of the folklore of Thailand. It manifests itself as a woman that haunts Hopea odorata trees. These are very large trees known as Ta-khian (ตะเคียน) in Thai, hence her name.
Nang Ta-khian
Offerings to Nang Ta-khian: Lengths of brocade tied around the exposed roots of a Hopea odorata tree (ตะเคียน) growing on a steep slope.
Stump of a Hopea odorata tree (ตะเคียน) with offerings near the Nang Ta-khian shrine close to the lake at Dan Sing Khon.
Thai folklore
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Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand. With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture.
Nang Kwak shopkeeper's good-luck charm in Bangkok
Bangkok city Lak Mueang. The longer pillar is the Rama I original, the shorter was added by King Mongkut (Rama IV)
Yantra tattoo for protection
Nang Tani, the female spirit that haunts banana trees