Myth of the Day: Aleya
In West Bengal's marshes, ethereal lights beckon with tales of tragedies, entrapping or guiding the living.
Region/Culture: India, Asia
Mythos: Hindu Mythology (though it’s also more of a regional folklore, especially in West Bengal, rather than purely religious in context)
Primary Type/Nature: Undead/Cursed Beings
Mythical Attributes: Manifestations of unexplained marsh lights, often mistaken for ghostly apparitions.
Role in Mythos: Aleya lights are considered o…
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