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Mar 10, 2026

Nightmare cremation ground and the silent companion

Psyche recounts the opening of the Vikram and Vetala mythology, where King Vikram retrieves a corpse from a haunted cremation ground and discovers it is inhabited by a shape-shifting spirit called a Vetala who agrees to accompany him on one condition: absolute silence.

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Indian mythologyIndian mythology encompasses the vast body of sacred narratives, deities, and spiritual teachings from Hindu, Buddhist, and other South Asian traditions, including classical texts like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Puranas. These stories address eternal themes of dharma, karma, devotion, and the nature of reality.folkloreFolklore encompasses traditional stories, myths, and tales passed down through cultures—including folktales, fables, and narrative cycles that encode wisdom, moral lessons, and cultural knowledge. These stories often feature archetypal characters, magical elements, and transformative encounters that reveal deeper truths about human nature and consciousness.supernatural entitiesSupernatural entities are non-human beings with magical or otherworldly powers—such as spirits, demons, tricksters, and shape-shifters—that appear across folklore, mythology, and occult traditions.occult traditionsOccult traditions are systems of spiritual and esoteric knowledge—including witchcraft, ceremonial magic, tarot, and mystery schools—historically transmitted within closed communities and guarded by initiatory requirements.

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