Tradition / Region: Cambodian Mythology
Alternative Name: –
Category: Spirit
The Myth
Srei Ap is a malicious spirit in Cambodian folklore believed to bring death to humans. The demon is said to hover around dying people and devour their flesh after death.
In traditional belief, Srei Ap is associated with death and human suffering. The spirit is feared as a dangerous being that appears near the weak, the sick, and the dying.
Sources
Rose, C. (n.d.). Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, Goblins: An Encyclopedia.