خپاسه

khapasa

the night hag

د خوبونو بلا

you can't move

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khapasa / خپاسه

in afghan folklore, khapasa is a ghost associated with sleep paralysis. it is said to sit on the sleeper's chest or throat, causing immobility, fear, and difficulty breathing. traditions say it has no thumbs, so it tries to suffocate the person using only its index and middle fingers, making the attempt ineffective.

type: sleep paralysis spirit
region: afghanistan
signs: inability to move, chest pressure, difficulty breathing