Pishacha

For the language group, see Pishacha languages. For the type of Hindu marriage, see Paishacha marriage.

Pishachas (Sanskrit: पिशाच, piśāca, IPA: [piɕaːt͡ɕɐ]) are flesh-eating demons in Indian religions, appearing in Hindu and Buddhist religion. A pishacha is a malevolent being that has often been referred to as the very manifestation of evil.

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