The woman who died at childbirth - Naga Folktale - Northeast | Nagaland

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In a small Zeliang village, a woman died during childbirth, which was considered a bad omen. Fearing disaster, the villagers abandoned the village. Later, two travelers found the empty village and decided to stay for the night. They discovered one house with a fire burning and a woman inside. She welcomed them, but after offering them drinks, one traveler noticed something was wrong. The second traveler realized his drink was blood, but by then, the first man was already drunk.
That night, the woman, who turned out to be a demon, killed and devoured the first man. The second traveler hid behind a protective sow. The woman tried to attack but failed, and when morning came, the man escaped. As he fled, the demon threw the bones of his friend at him. He eventually reached the next village and shared his terrifying experience.

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Credit: Naga folktales Retold by Easterine kire