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Dhon Cholecha. Dhon Cholechā ( Nepali: धोन चोलेचा) is a Nepalese folk tale about a little girl and an old nanny goat. It is the most well known children's story in Newar society of the Kathmandu Valley. It tells about a little girl named Punthakhu Mainchā (पुन्थखु मैंचा) and the ill treatment she ...
West African mythology. West African mythology is the body of myths of the people of West Africa. It consists of tales of various deities, beings, legendary creatures, heroes and folktales from various ethnic groups. Some of these myths traveled across the Atlantic during the period of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade to become part of Caribbean ...
The culture of Nepal encompasses the various cultures belonging to the 125 distinct ethnic groups present in Nepal. [1] The culture of Nepal is expressed through music and dance ; art and craft ; folklore ; languages and literature ; philosophy and religion ; festivals and celebration ; foods and drinks .
Budhahang, legendary Kirati king who could stop movement of sun [ 3] Chhauda, a child ghost [ 4] Kichkandi, type a female ghost. [ 5] Lakhey and Majipa Lakhey, types of demon. [ 6] Masan, a demon [ 2] Murkatta, a headless ghost with eyes and mouth in chest [ 7] Yeti, an ape -like creature purported to inhabit the mountains of Nepal.
Witchcraft. In Africa, witchcraft refers to various beliefs and practices. These beliefs often play a significant role in shaping social dynamics and can influence how communities address challenges and seek spiritual assistance. However much of what witchcraft represents in Africa has been susceptible to misunderstandings and confusion, thanks ...
India. In Indian astrology the Pleiades were known as the nakshatra Kṛttikā which in Sanskrit is translated as "the cutters". [76] The Pleiades are called the star of fire, and their ruling deity is the fire god Agni. It is one of the most prominent of the nakshatra and is associated with anger and stubbornness.
This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. African fairy tales (2 C, 25 P) African mythology (29 C, 65 P)
National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepals's art and architecture is a dazzling display from medieval to the present, which is a heady amalgamation of two of the ancient and greatest religions of the world – Hinduism and Buddhism.