What is a wandering spirit?

A wandering spirit (Pieh Sampawasrie, Pieh Panejorn) is the name given to a wandering magical figure or ghost phenomenon in the Saiyasart

Background

Wandering spirits are ghosts of the deceased who have not yet had the opportunity to rebirth. They wander to different places, and draw attention to themselves for their displeasure or pleasure through their apparition among the living.

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