Acheri

Acheri are a type of ghost from India.Unknown. (1972). "acheri", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. p.6
== Legends ==
Acheri are the disease-bringing ghosts of little girls. They live on mountain peaks, but come down into the valleys at night to party.
They leave people wearing red clothing alone, so many children in areas where they are said to come wear red threads around their neck to protect them from disease. 
When children are ill, the achari's shadow is said to be cast over them. 
== References ==
Category:Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend
Category:Undead