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![]() A statue of Rangda, the queen of Leyak | |
Grouping | Legendary creature |
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Sub grouping | Undead |
Similar entities | Krasue, Penanggalan |
Folklore | Balinese mythology |
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.[1] There are three legendary Leyak, two females and one male.[citation needed]