Bramrachokh
Mythical creature from Kashmiri folklore
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In Kashmiri mythology, Bramrachokh (Kashmiri pronunciation: [bramraːt͡ʃoːkʰ], also written as Bramarācōkh[1] or Rachok[2]) is a demon[1] or mythical creature who inhabits desolate areas and fools travellers by pretending to be a light,[1] in the manner of a will-o'-the-wisp.[3]
Bramrachokh has a pot full of fire balanced on his head, and on his forehead a strong, shining eye. It is said that if a traveller encounters Bramrachokh's light in a remote location, it will lead them to a ditch or a cave,[2] or to their death.[3] Village children who see lights burning and extinguishing in the distance sometimes attribute this to Bramrachokh.[2]
See also
- Chillai Kalan – 40 days of intense cold in Kashmir
- Rantas – Mythological creature in Kashmiri folklore
