 Nang Ta-khian female ghost | |
| Grouping | Legendary creature Tutelary deity |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Sylvan, undead, tree worship |
| Similar entities | Nang Tani |
| Folklore | Thai folk mythology |
| Country | Thailand |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Habitat | Hopea odorata trees, logs and wooden beams |
Nang Ta-khian (Thai: นางตะเคียน, "Lady of Ta-khian") is a female spirit of the folklore of Thailand. It manifests itself as a woman that haunts Hopea odorata trees. These are very large trees known as Ta-khian (ตะเคียน) in Thai, hence her name.[1]