Tibetan mythology comprises the traditional and religious stories of Tibet both pre-Buddhist and Buddhist.
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National mythology
National mythology and legendary history includes stories include Pha Trelgen Changchup Sempa mythical monkey-ancestor of the Tibetan people, the Epic of King Gesar and legendary kings such as the sixteenth Tsenpo, Zanam Zindé.
Buddhism
The mythology of Bön, Vajrayana Buddhism, the oldest remaining spiritual tradition of Tibet, also includes religious concepts such as the Rainbow body level of realization.
Creatures
Tibetan ghosts and monsters include Ro-langs zombies and creatures from Tibetan Buddhism, including Ekajati, one of the most powerful and fierce goddesses of Indo-Tibetan mythology,It also includes the Yeti the wish-fulfilling jewel Cintamani, the Garuda, Gyalpo spirits, one of the eight classes of haughty gods and spirits in Tibetan mythology, the Hindu fever-demon Jvarasura, Snow Lion, Wind Horse and the Ashtamangala.