Giant Eel Cave Legend: 800-Year-Old Serpent Eats Calf in Sukhothai

MGR Online•Society•253d ago

Reader Briefing

An ancient legend of an 800-year-old giant eel living in a Sukhothai cave, allegedly predating the 'Phra Ruang' era, has resurfaced with claims of it preying on local livestock.

•A cave in Sukhothai, believed to be the dwelling of a giant eel from the 'Phra Ruang' era, is gaining attention.
•Local legends claim the eel, estimated to be 800 years old, has predated on calves from nearby villagers.
•The cave is also referred to as the 'Holy Water Pond' and is considered a sacred site by locals.

Overview

•An 800-year-old legend of a giant eel dating back to the 'Phra Ruang' era (approximately 1279-1298 AD) is resurfacing.
•The legend is centered around a cave located in Moo 2, Ban Non Pradu, Sri Khiri Mat Subdistrict, Kiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province.
•Locals refer to the cave as the 'Holy Water Pond', believing it possesses sacred properties.
•Villagers claim the giant eel has been seen emerging from its lair and has allegedly preyed on calves.
•The legend of the giant eel and the sacred properties of the 'Holy Water Pond' have drawn people from afar to collect water for medicinal and spiritual purposes.
•The story originates from a tale where 'Phra Ruang' supposedly released a baby eel into the cave, giving it a blessing for safety.
•Villagers believe the giant eel has grown to an enormous size, possibly as large as a tree, due to the disappearance of livestock.
•The cave is described as a rock crevice under a large Ficus tree, with a deep, dark, and slippery entrance requiring a flashlight.

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Key Quotes

Grandmother Sanong (86)

"Villagers in the area call the Phra Ruang giant eel cave the 'Holy Water Pond'."

ชาวบ้านในพื้นที่จะเรียกถ้ำปลาไหลพระร่วงว่า “บ่อน้ำทิพย์”

Grandmother Sanong (86)

"Before, people from all directions flocked to take water from here for drinking, healing illnesses, treating skin diseases, relieving aches, and making holy water and amulets."

เมื่อก่อนมีคนทั่วสารทิศแห่มาตักน้ำที่นี่ บ้างนำไปดื่มกินรักษาโรคภัยไข้เจ็บ บางคนก็เอาไปอาบรักษาโรคผิวหนัง แก้ปวดเมื่อย รวมทั้งทำน้ำมนต์ และขุดดินในบ่อไปสร้างพระเครื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Phra Ruang(พระร่วง)ℹ️

A historical figure associated with a legendary 800-year-old giant eel and a sacred cave in Sukhothai.

Grandmother Sanong(คุณยายสนอง)

An 86-year-old local resident of Sukhothai who shares knowledge about the 'Phra Ruang' giant eel cave and its sacred properties.

Uncle Tim(ลุงติม)

A 75-year-old local resident of Sukhothai who corroborates information about the 'Phra Ruang' giant eel cave.

Place

Sukhothai(สุโขทัย)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the legend of the 800-year-old giant eel cave is situated.

Phra Ruang Giant Eel Cave(ถ้ำปลาไหลยักษ์ “พระร่วง”)

A cave in Sukhothai, believed to be inhabited by an 800-year-old giant eel and considered a sacred site.

Ban Non Pradu(บ้านโนนประดู่)

The village in Sukhothai where the legendary giant eel cave is located.

Sukhothai Province(จ.สุโขทัย)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the legendary giant eel cave is situated.