Gaung Pyat Tha Yae (Myanmar)

Gaung pyat tha yae are headless ghosts, depicted as either floating heads or headless bodies. Their sightings are common in areas associated with frequent accidents, such as railway tracks and roads, as well as places tainted with histories of bloodshed.

Although they rarely do anything except frighten people with their appearance, they can sometimes be dangerous. One such tale involves Thamein Bayan, also known as Smin Bayan, a renowned warrior from the 15th century. Bayan allegedly died due to his encounter with a gaung pyat tha yae.

Find out more in Ghosts, Spirits and Paranormal Entities from Asian Folklore and Mythology (Book 1).