lakkalapúak
Lakkalapúak is a term used in Hungarian folklore and mythology, often referring to supernatural beings or spirits associated with darkness and the underworld. These entities are typically depicted as having a shadowy or spectral form, and their presence is often linked to misfortune, illness, or the disruption of natural order. The name itself, "lakkalapúak," can be loosely translated as "varnished-faced ones" or "those with lacquered heads," suggesting a smooth, impenetrable, or perhaps even unnatural surface to their appearance.
While specific descriptions and roles of lakkalapúak vary across different regional traditions and tales, they are