Daini
In Bengali folklore, the Daini (derived from Sanskrit 'Dakini') is a feared witch who practices black magic and dark sorcery. Unlike ethereal spirits, the Daini is a living human woman, typically elderly, who is rumored to wield supernatural powers passed down through secret traditions. She is believed to kidnap children and drink their blood to sustain her unnaturally prolonged life, sometimes living for centuries. The Daini is also blamed for causing miscarriages, mysterious illnesses, and crop failures in rural villages, making her one of the most feared figures in Bengali supernatural beli