In
Burmese mythology, the thayé ( my, သရဲ), also spelled 'tasei' (), are deceased
evil
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people condemned to be disembodied spirits.
They often appear as tall, dark people with huge ears, long tongues, and tusk-like teeth. Thayé enter towns at noon or at night, and usually cause minor
illness
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es.
The thayé is said have many faces and bodies; e.g., one might be a pregnant
ghost
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with a
fat
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The term often refers specifically to triglycerides (triple es ...
white body and big ears. Others may be tall and slim, male, or with other varying characteristics.
References
Burmese folklore
Burmese legendary creatures
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