Karakura
Country of Origin: Turkey Being Type: Nightmare Hag
Power Stats
Aggression
7/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
4/10
Origin Backstory
Old hag spirit that sits on chests causing sleep paralysis and nightmares; Turkish folklore remedy is to recite prayers or keep iron nearby.
Key Features
- •Chest sitter
- •Nightmare inducer
- •Old hag appearance
- •Paralysis cause
- •Prayer repelled
Lore
Karakura is a Turkish nightmare hag who perches on sleepers' chests, inducing paralysis and terrifying dreams. Rooted in Anatolian folk beliefs, she represents sleep disorders; wards like iron or prayers protect against her, a common motif in global hag legends.