can-be-placated-by-specific-ritual-or-trick

Nurikabe · salience 0.85

“Those who acknowledge the spirit's presence and cleverly find ways to circumvent it – such as changing direction or demonstrating respect – may find the obstacle suddenly vanishes.”

Tikbalang · salience 0.7

“Legends speak of ways to outwit or placate the Tikbalang, such as wearing one's shirt inside out or offering it tobacco.”

Kobold · salience 0.7

“Their capricious nature means that humans must maintain a delicate balance in their interactions with Kobolds, offering respect and small gifts to keep them appeased, but not overstepping boundaries that might offend these proud and independent spirits.”

Wanyūdō · salience 0.6

“Some tales suggest that the Wanyūdō can be appeased or warded off by offerings left at crossroads, though most agree that the safest course is to avoid traveling at night altogether when this vengeful spirit is on the prowl.”

Kappa

“having been defeated or having had a limb severed and returned, it may swear an oath of good behavior, teach a household the secret of bone-setting medicine, or help farmers by ensuring good irrigation, and in some tellings a captured Kappa's arm can be reattached with the right medicine as thanks for its release.”

Mullo

“Romani funerary custom includes specific protective measures against a Mullo's return, such as correctly washing and dressing the corpse, leaving grave goods and food offerings, avoiding speaking the deceased's name carelessly, and in some tellings driving a stake through the corpse or breaking its legs before burial to prevent it from walking.”

Taniwha

“Weaknesses attributed to taniwha in various tellings include vulnerability to ritual chants (karakia) and offerings performed by tohunga (priestly experts), who could appease, bind, or drive off a hostile taniwha.”