Lakhey

Lakhey Dance. Clockwise from upper left: Majipa Lakhey of Kathmandu, Mipwa Lakhey of Lalitpur, A Lakhey and Bhojpur Lakhey.

Lākhey (Nepal Bhasa: लाखे or 𑐮𑐵𑐏𑐾‎, lā-khé) (alternative spellings Lākhe, Lākhay, 𑐮𑐵𑐏𑐫𑑂‎ ) is a demon in Nepalese folklore. He is depicted with a ferocious face, protruding fangs and a mane of red, white or black hair. The dance of a demon in the carnival of God. Lakhes figure prominently in the traditional Newar culture of Nepal Mandala. The Lakhe tradition is found in the Kathmandu Valley and other Newar settlements throughout Nepal.

Lakhes are said to be demons who used to live in the forests and later became protectors to the townspeople. A female Lakhe is known as Lasin (𑐮𑐳𑐶𑑄‎). The other common legendary being in Nepalese folklore is the Khyāh, who is depicted as a fat, hairy ape-like creature.

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