33 documented Vietnamese supernatural beings from the Evil Eye grimoire, including 8 primordial and 8 lesser in power tier.
Bà Chúa Xứ, also called Chúa Xứ Thánh Mẫu, is a localized tutelary and prosperity goddess in Vietnamese folk religion centered at Vĩnh Tế village at the foot of Sam Mountain, An Giang province. She is worshipped as a protector of business, health, and the Vietnamese border and attracts pilgrimages and a major three-day festival beginning on the 23rd day of the fourth lunar month.
In Vietnamese mythology, the Bà mụ are twelve deities revered for teaching infants important skills and traits. (Note: - Power tier should be Ancient, not Primordial (deity-level abilities described) - Abilities description supported by source material, but could be expanded upon - Sensory cues are missing; add that B)
One of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese mythology, associated with immortality and appearing on a golden dragon. (Note: - Power tier: Greater (not Primordial) - Chông Tị is associated with longevity and appears on a divine entity (golden dragon), but not cosmic in scope. - Abilities: Remove "His immortality implies ext)
Cá Ông is the Vietnamese folk-religious spirit associated with large whales, venerated as a guardian of fishing communities. Coastal communities perform funerary burials for beached whales and hold festivals in the whales' honor, reflecting a protective, reciprocal relationship between fishermen and these whale-spirits.
This entry documents the absence of information on the Vietnamese fox spirit "cáo" or "hồ ly tinh" in the supplied source set. The provided materials do not describe this supernatural figure; they instead refer to unrelated entries (the historical Cao Cao, the Chinese surname Cao, and unrelated archived web pages).
A culturally defined set of five hazardous animals in Chinese (and related Vietnamese) folk belief associated with the Dragon Boat Festival/Duanwu (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month). The term names a seasonal cluster of perceived dangers (snakes, scorpions, centipedes, toads, spiders) and denotes traditional prophylactic and talismanic responses; in modern usage the phrase is also repurposed as a political metaphor for five perceived threats to state security.
A set of four sacred animals in Chinese and broader East Asian cultural and astronomical tradition, mapped to the four cardinal directions and used as auspicious, protective, and cosmological symbols in literature, architecture, and material culture.
Chief figures in the pantheon of genii worshiped by the Vietnamese people, associated with natural elements and supernatural powers. (Note: 1. Power tier: Lower than Primordial based on abilities described (deity-level but not cosmic). 2. Appearance: Remove statement as no specific physical description is provided in source material. 3. A)
Hou Yi (后羿) is a mythic Chinese culture‑hero famed as an extraordinary archer who, by commission of a sky/imperial authority in variant traditions, shot down multiple suns and slew dangerous monsters. He is associated with receiving an immortality elixir, the tragic separation from his wife Chang'e (linked to the Mid‑Autumn Festival), and with variable portrayals ranging from mortal tribal leader to semi‑divine xian or legendary king.
Hồn ma (also rendered ma, hồn, vong, or bóng ma) refers to wandering human souls in Vietnamese belief whose failure to be ritually integrated into the ancestor line leaves them roaming the living world. They are socially significant, implicated in everyday ritual practice, missing‑person searches, and the work of spirit mediums and ritual specialists.
Kim Quy (Chữ Hán: 金龜, "Golden Turtle") is a mythical golden turtle figure in Vietnamese legend who appears in narratives tied to royal foundation and sacred weapons. In the best-known tales Kim Quy provides magical aid to rulers or appears as the envoy of an aquatic deity (the Dragon King) to reclaim a divine sword.
Linh Hồn của núi (literally, "spirit/soul of the mountain") is a descriptive label for a mountain spirit in Vietnamese language; the supplied sources contain no specific folkloric descriptions, rituals, or origin stories for an entity explicitly named "Linh Hồn của núi." The phrase participates in a broader Vietnamese cultural field where spirits and memory are topics of artistic and historical reflection, but concrete traditions for this exact name are not present in the provided materials.
Notes on the concept of 'linh hồn' as found in three Hồng Hoang (xianxia) excerpts; sources discuss disembodied, transmigrating souls and cosmic mechanisms but do not provide material specifically about Vietnamese river spirits ('linh hồn sông' or 'thủy quỷ').
A mythical creature in Vietnamese culture, considered the national bird of Vietnam. (Note: * Remove "national bird of Vietnam" from summary, as it only mentions the Lạc bird is considered one. * Power tier should be set to Unknown or Unspecified, as no information is available on its abilit)
Ma are wandering souls or spirits of the dead in Vietnamese cultural belief who, depending on ritual treatment, may become protective ancestors or remain restless ghosts that affect the living's luck and daily life. They are embedded in practices of ancestor worship, domestic offerings, and the work of spirit mediums.
The supplied source corpus does not contain ethnographic or textual descriptions of Ma Da (ma đói) in Vietnamese tradition. Only two relevant fragments appear: the Vietnamese name for the Nīlakaṇṭha Dhāraṇī (Chú đại bi / Đại bi tâm đà la ni) and a note that auspicious/inauspicious days are recognized in Vietnam. No direct sourced information about ma đói’s attributes, rituals, or role is present in the provided materials.
Ruler of the Forest Palace among the spirits of the Four Palaces in Vietnamese indigenous religion. (Note: - Power tier should be Greater (powerful regional), not Primordial (cosmic). - Appearance is missing from the source material. - Abilities could be more specific and detailed based on her role as rule)
A collective of twelve female tutelary figures in Vietnamese folk religion who act as midwives and household guardians of newborns, responsible for teaching infants early life skills and auspicious traits. They are ritually acknowledged in some regions at a special ceremony when a baby is one month old.
The supplied sources do not document a Vietnamese earth- or plant-spirit called "ngải" used in sorcery. Materials provided instead show homographs or similar forms of the sequence 'ngai/ngài/ngāi' in unrelated cultural contexts (an East African creator deity "Ngai", the Māori tribal name "Ngāi Tahu", and Vietnamese honorific usages such as "Ngài"). This entry records only what is present in the provided sources and identifies gaps where data on a Vietnamese ngải is absent.
Liễu Hạnh is a governing figure in the Đạo Mẫu tradition, representing the Heaven realm and overseeing the Earth realm. She is one of The Four Immortals, embodying balance between earthly and divine realms. (Note: - Power tier: Lower to Greater (given the governing role but not cosmic primordial-level abilities explicitly stated) - Abilities: Provide a more specific description or eliminate this section, as no )
In Vietnamese mythology, various spirits, ghosts, and demons inhabit a realm between heaven and earth, interacting with humans in complex ways. (Note: - Power tier should be Primordial (cosmic entities) since it's a realm between heaven and earth. - Remove vague phrase "in complex ways" and provide specific examples of interactions between humans an)
A pair of supernatural entities in Vietnamese mythology, embodying opposing natural forces as mountain god and sea god. (Note: 1. Power tier: There is no indication that they are paired, so it should be Primordial. 2. Origin story: Remove reference to "agriculture" as there's no source material supporting this claim. 3. Appea)
Mythological sword imbued with magical power associated with Emperor Lê Lợi's liberation of Vietnam from Ming occupation. (Note: 1. Power tier: Reduce to Greater (powerful regional) as Thuận Thiên's abilities are tied to a specific ruler and region, rather than being on a deity-level. 2. Origin story: Clarify that Lê Lợi procla)
A local Vietnamese deity protecting villages from natural disasters and calamities. (Note: - Power tier should be Lesser, as they are local spirits. - Summary is accurate but could be expanded. - Origin story is missing; include source material description of how these spirits came to be en)
Thánh Gióng is a legendary Vietnamese culture-hero and sainted warrior celebrated as a symbol of national courage and patriotism. Remembered as one of the canonical 'Four Immortals' of Vietnamese spirit, he functions in folk religion and public memory as a miraculous martial figure honored in festivals and communal veneration.
Vietnamese venerated ancestor spirit and national hero associated with bravery, loyalty, protection, and national pride. (Note: - Power tier: Minor Spirit (as it is an ancestor spirit and not a deity) - Abilities: add that these qualities are believed to be bestowed upon people through his worship, such as protection from harm)
A collection of 19 tales in the truyền kỳ (traditional Vietnamese folktales) genre, written by Emperor Lê Thánh Tông during his reign in 15th-century Vietnam. (Note: 1. Power tier: Lowered to Greater, as there's no indication of Primordial-level powers. 2. Origin story: Simplified to focus on Lê Thánh Tông's promotion of Confucian learning and his writing in Liter)
A Primordial deity responsible for creating the world by establishing pillars in Vietnamese mythology. (Note: 1. Power tier: Primordial (consistent with being a creator deity) 2. Add sensory cues (e.g., description of pillars, sound, or other unique characteristics associated with Thần Trụ Trời's presence) 3)
Legendary figure and imperial concubine from Vietnamese tradition, known for her involvement with Lord Nguyễn Phúc Ánh and the fate of their son, Prince Cải. (Note: 1. The power tier should be Primordial -> Ancient (Her abilities seem more deity-level, influencing Lord Ánh's decisions and having an impact on those around her). 2. The summary should mention that t)
One of The Four Immortals in Vietnamese mythology, associated with the Ba Vì mountain range and the romance of Sơn Tinh - Thủy Tinh. (Note: - Power tier should be Greater (Tản Viên Sơn Thánh is a regional deity, not on the level of a cosmic entity) - Appearance section needs to be added - Abilities need more specific details from source m)
Immortal goddess associated with mountains, snow, and fertility in Vietnamese creation myth. (Note: - Power tier should be Ancient (deity-level) rather than Primordial (cosmic), as there's no indication she has cosmic powers. - Abilities: While fertility and creation are associated with Âu Cơ, stati)
In Vietnamese tradition, Ông Trời is a high-ranking deity associated with the divine realm and later merged with the Jade Emperor. (Note: 1. The power tier should be Primordial, not Ancient, since Ông Trời is described as one of the most important gods in Vietnamese cosmology. 2. Add information about Ông Trời's appearance, abilities, s)
Ông Táo is the Vietnamese household/kitchen deity who serves as the family's advocate before higher gods and as an emissary between heaven and earth, especially salient in New Year (Tết) ritual contexts.