Riri Yaksha (Blood Demon of Sri Lanka)
Riri Yaksha (Blood Demon) is one of the most feared demonic figures in Sinhalese folklore, central to the Bali and Tovil exorcism traditions of Sri Lanka. According to legend, Riri Yaksha was born from the blood of a slain demon — when a powerful demon was killed, his spilled blood gave rise to this new, even more malevolent entity. He possesses enormous power and an insatiable thirst for blood and destruction. Unlike other disease demons who cause specific ailments, Riri Yaksha is associated with general misfortune, madness, violent death, and uncontrollable rage. He is considered one of the