Bhoot

/ˈbuːt/ noun

Definition

In South Asian folklore and culture, a ghost, spirit, or supernatural being, often malevolent.

Etymology

From Hindi/Sanskrit 'bhūta' (past, gone, or spirit), related to 'bhava' (becoming). The term originally meant 'past' but evolved to mean spirits of the dead who haven't moved on.

Kelly Says

Every culture has ghost stories, but Indian bhoots have specific characteristics in folklore—they're often angry spirits bound to earthly places, and appear in contemporary Indian horror films and TV!

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