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Leyak
A statue of Rangda, the queen of Leyak
Grouping
Legendary creature
Sub grouping
Undead
Similar entities
Krasue, Penanggalan
Folklore
Balinese mythology
Country
Indonesia
Region
Bali
In the folklore of Bali, the Leyak locally pronounced[le.ak]ⓘ is a mythological figure in the form of a flying head with entrails (heart, lung, liver, etc.) still attached. Leyak are said to fly trying to find a pregnant woman in order to suck her baby's blood or a newborn child.[1] There are three legendary Leyak, two females and one male.[citation needed]
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