Leyak
A statue of Rangda, the queen of Leyak | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
| Sub grouping | Undead |
| Similar entities | Krasue, Penanggalan |
| Folklore | Balinese mythology |
| Origin | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Bali |
The Léyak (Balinese: ᬮᬾᬬᬓ᭄) balinese pronounced [le.ak] ⓘ In the folklore of Bali 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. There are three legendary Leyak, two females and one male.