Kuttichathan
Kuttichathan is a goblin-like being in Malabari Hindu folklore, often depicted as a portly adolescent boy, sometimes described as having a kutumi.[1] Kuttichathan's tricks (such as setting his victims clothing on fire, throwing rocks at his victims, and beds turning into beds of thorn) cause great trouble to his victims but never do serious harm.[1] He is said to demand food in exchange for freedom from his harassment.[1] Some Hindus in Malabar believe that sacrificing a cockerel on a regular basis with the correct incantations will appease Kuttichathan, otherwise he will terrorise their families.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Iyer, L. K. Ananthakrishna (1925). Lectures On Ethnography. pp. 197–198.
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- ^ Sohaila Kapur (1983). Witchcraft in western India. Orient Longman. p. 4.
External links
[edit]- Therayattam – Worship Dances of Malabar. A 1958 documentary showing worship dances of Malabar, with a dance dedicated to Kuttichathan shown at 09:30. Indian Ministry of Information, OCLC 4702509.
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