Acheri

Acheri in Native American Folklore is thought to be the Ghost of a little girl who died of disease. Legend has it that Acheri is a frail and pale looking female Spirit who lives on mountaintops and hills. At night she travels into the valleys to spread infection, disease and pain, usually to children, by casting her invisible shadow over innocent sleeping victims. It is thought that the color red affords protection against this entity and Amulets of red thread worn as necklaces will protect children from the disease Acheri brings. Similarly, in European Folklore, red charms are used to protect against harm from evil Spirits.