Abaasy (Abasy or Abaahy)

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Abaasy

Classification: Beast

Habitats: Hell or Underworld

Associated with: Death, Destruction or Disaster

Size: Medium (Human)

Behavior: Malevolent

Source: Sakha (Yakuts) folklore

        Yakut Shamanism divides the universe into upper and lower layers, with the earth being in between. The abaasy occupies the lower level known as the Underworld or "Kingdom of Darkness."

        These creatures are alleged to be the spirits of the long-time deceased who dwell near graves or in deserted places, who also travel around causing destruction. These creatures are said to serve Arson-Duolai, the ruler of the dead, who eats people's souls and gives the living diseases. They can be appeased by blood sacrifices. They also have been depicted as causing sexual manifestations and madness. They are known to travel in packs of seven. Also be warned that thier blood is poisonous. They have iron teeth. They aer described as "one-eyed, one-armed,one-legged" monsters that ride on "two-headed, eight-legged, two-tailed dragons as steeds." Their chief, Alyp Khara Ast Mogoidoon, is three-headed, six-armed and six-legged giant that has a body made of iron. Abaasy are ugly and horrible man-eating beings.

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