Tradition / Region: Cambodian Mythology and Vietnamese Mythology
Alternative names: Khting Vor, Linh Dương, Snake-eating Cow
Category: Cow
The Myth
The Kting Voar is a legendary bovine creature associated with the forests of Cambodia and Vietnam. It is described as a strange and powerful wild cattle-like animal, famous above all for its extraordinary horns.
It is traditionally known as the “snake-eating cow,” reflecting its reputation as a formidable creature of the wilderness. Its unusual horns became its most distinctive characteristic, giving the Kting Voar an almost supernatural appearance and setting it apart from ordinary cattle.
The creature belongs to the broader tradition of mysterious wild bovids inhabiting the forests of mainland Southeast Asia, where unusual cattle and buffalo could become subjects of folklore and legend.
Sources
“Kting voar.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Accessed August 21, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kting_voar