Khabis
Also known as: Khabish · Khabīs
Khabis is a feared malicious spirit of Himachal and Uttarakhand mountain lore.
- Region
- Himachal Pradesh
- State
- Himachal Pradesh (also Uttarakhand)
- Danger
- High
- Habitat
- Rocky mountain paths, lonely ridges, stormy hill nights
Appearance
Malicious shadow-being of the hills—aggressive, dark, feared.
Behavior
Harmful hill spirit in Himachal and Uttarakhand inventories; kept at a distance by custom and cautionary tale.
Origin
Western Himalayan oral tradition.
Full Account
Khabis appears in Himalayan folklore lists as a harmful presence of ridges and night paths.
Cultural Notes
Document fear practices without encouraging dangerous mountain travel myths.
Sources & References
Western Himalayan oral motifs (educational summary).
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