2 spectral locations cataloged
Devil's Pool, located within the Babinda Boulders precinct south of Cairns, Queensland, is one of Australia's most infamous natural sites. Sacred to the local Yidinji Aboriginal people, the stunning tropical waterhole carries a centuries-old curse stemming from the tragic legend of Oolana. Over 20 young men have drowned in its churning waters since the 1950s, fueling worldwide stories of a deadly spectral lure.
Nohkalikai Falls, plunging 340 metres (1,115 feet) off the dramatic edge of the Meghalaya plateau near Sohra (Cherrapunji), is India's tallest plunge waterfall. Beyond its breathtaking natural beauty, the waterfall derives its harrowing name—'Jump of Ka Likai' in the Khasi language—from one of the most tragic and gruesome tales in North-East Indian folklore. According to local tradition, a grieving mother threw herself over the precipice after her jealous second husband slaughtered and cooked her young daughter.