Tradition: Kazakh mythology
Alternative Names: Martu
Category: Demon
The Myth
Martu is an evil demon from lower Kazakh mythology who takes the form of a woman.
Little is known about her appearance or nature beyond her female form and her identity as an evil demon. The name Martu is also used as an insult in Kazakh speech, but no further legends about the creature are given in the source.
Sources
“Марту (Martu).” New Bestiary (Bestiary.us). Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.bestiary.us/Martu