The witch doctors were said to have the power to invoke these stillborn babies, adopt them as their children, and use them to help them in their endeavours.Īccording to ancient Thai manuscripts used by practitioners of black magic ( Thai: ไสยศาสตร์ Saiyasat), first the unborn fetus was surgically removed from the womb of its mother. They were obtained from the desiccated fetuses of children who had died whilst still in their mothers' womb. The authentic Kuman Thong originated in a practice of necromancy. However, due to the widespread belief in animism in Thailand, Kuman Thong adopted Buddhist beliefs and mixed the two together. Mainstream Buddhism does not recognize such practice. The veneration of Kuman Thong is not part of mainstream Buddhist practices, but it is popular in Thailand. It is believed to have consequences to each request. These beings are often worshipped to obey their worshippers for personal gains, protection, wealth and harm in some cases. Kuman, or Kumara ( Pali) means " Sanctified young boy" (female kumari) thong means golden. It is believed to bring luck and fortune to the owner if properly revered. Kuman Thong ( Thai: กุมารทอง) is a household divinity of Thai folk religion. Kuman Thong figures at a shrine in Ratchaburi ProvinceĪ reproduction Kuman Thong sold as a souvenir at a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya wrapped in a cloth featuring Nang Kwak.
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