Pisacha

Pisacha

LesserfringeHindu textual bibliography; biological taxonomy; linguistic survey usageNot attested in supplied sources
Origin

Not documented in the supplied source excerpts. The provided material contains no mythological origin narrative for a supernatural Pisacha.

Appearance

Not documented in the supplied source excerpts. No physical descriptions of a supernatural Pisacha are present in the provided material.

Abilities

Not documented in the supplied source excerpts. The provided material contains no descriptions of powers, behaviors, or interactions with humans for a supernatural Pisacha.

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Pisacha — Wikipedia (genus of planthoppers). Wikipedia: Pisacha (genus of planthoppers), notes 'Pisacha is a genus of planthoppers… erected by William Lucas Distant in 1906.'wiki
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    Wikidata: Pisacha (Q18102160). Wikidata entry for the insect genus Pisacha (taxonomic usage).other
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    Linguistic Survey Of India: Specimens Of The Dardic Or Pisacha Language Vol.8 Pt.2. Archive bibliographic record: title contains 'Specimens Of The Dardic Or Pisacha Language', indicating the use of 'Pisacha' as a language-name label in this context.other
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    Bhagavad Gita with Eleven Commentaries (1935) — contents listing. Contents listing includes '08) Sri Hanumat Acharya's Paishach Bhashya' — showing the lexical/form 'Paishach' appears as part of a commentary title in a printed volume.literary
  5. [5]
    Is there such a thing as Hindu Halloween? (DailyO). Popular article that lists 'pisacha' alongside other spirit terms in contemporary discussion (excerpt in supplied material is limited).other
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