Breaking one resulted in immediate death due to its connection to spiritual power and mana.
Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation chant and genealogy)
A sacred text holding cultural and historical significance in Hawaiian tradition, recounting the creation of the world and the genealogy of Hawaiian royalty. (Note: 1. Power tier: The Kumulipo does not possess supernatural powers or abilities, making it more likely a Minor Spirit (weak) rather than Primordial. 2. Abilities: Clarify that the Kumulipo's "power" lie)
Kanteletar
The Kanteletar is a collection of Finnish folk poetry compiled by Elias Lönnrot in the 19th century. (Note: - Remove Power tier: Minor Spirit (the source material does not describe any supernatural or spiritual aspects) - Summary: needs slight revision for accuracy - Appearance, Abilities, Sensory cues, Wea)
Kao (bull)
Kao is attested in the provided sources as a 'divine bull' from Meitei (Manipur) mythology. The only direct mention in the supplied corpus is a single-line listing on a Wikipedia disambiguation page; no further descriptive, narrative, or ritual information is present in the provided materials.
Kapitan Boom
Kapitan Boom (originally Captain Boom in comics) is a Filipino comic‑book superhero created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Ric Ravelo, first appearing in United Komiks (PSG Publishing House) in 1966. The character functions as a mass‑media crime‑fighting hero with a secret civilian identity (Lance Mercado) and was later adapted for Philippine television under the localized name Kapitan Boom.
Kapo
Kapo is a figure in Hawaiian mythology identified as a goddess associated with fertility, birth, and sorcery/witchcraft. She is attested with the epithet Kapo-ʻula-kīnaʻu (noting red clothing with black spots) and in some folklore summaries is described in narratives featuring a detachable or 'flying' sexual organ.
Kappa
A water-dwelling imp of Japanese folklore with a bowl of water on its head. Mischievous but bound by strict codes of politeness; dangerous near rivers.
Kapre
A Philippine tree-dwelling humanoid spirit commonly described as a very tall, dark-skinned, tobacco-smoking being that inhabits large trees and wooded edges; kapres interact with humans as tricksters, companions, or retaliatory guardians of their trees. The modern folkloric figure is often linked in etymological accounts to Spanish/Arabic terms used in colonial discourse and so carries layered cultural meanings.
Kapu Māte
Kapu Māte (Latvian: 'Grave Mother') is a named instance of the Baltic/Lavtian category māte — an epithet applied to numerous discrete mother-figures each presiding over a specific domain. In the sources she is identified only by name and classificatory placement as the mother associated with graves/cemeteries; no independent myths, iconography, or rituals for Kapu Māte are recorded in the supplied materials.
Kapuku (Hawaiian Reincarnation)
In Hawaiian mythology, Kapuku is a supernatural force associated with the magic of reincarnation, allowing for the restoration or recovery of life. (Note: 1. Power tier needs to be reassessed based on the ability to restore or revive life, which typically falls under Greater. 2. Add sensory cues: e.g., whispers of the dying, faint scent of blooming flow)
Kara Su ("Black Water" spirit)
No attested information for an entity called Kara Su or “Black Water” spirit appears in the supplied sources. The corpus contains only general material on Siberian shamanic practice that provides contextual background about spirit-relationships but does not mention Kara Su, its attributes, or associated rites.
Karaka (tree)
Karaka is the common name for Corynocarpus laevigatus, a tree species endemic to New Zealand. In the provided sources it is treated as a botanical and toponymic term tied to place-names, gardens, artworks, and memorial plantings rather than a supernatural being.
Karakaf / Karakaflân / Karakulak (reported names)
The supplied source material does not contain folkloric information about any spirits named Karakaf, Karakaflân, or Karakulak. The only attested item in the provided source is a Turkish toponym, Karakâfur Dağı, identified as a mountain in Turkey; no descriptions, roles, rituals, or attributes of spirits are present.
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