Hungry ghost realm

From The Book of THoTH (Leaves of Wisdom)

Hungry Ghost realm

The Hungry Ghost realm (also known as the Pretas realm) is based on possessiveness and desire.

The sentient beings in this realm are known as "hungry ghosts" because of their inability to enjoy food or drink. In Tibetan versions of the Wheel of Life they are drawn with narrow necks to represent that condition.

When making a graphical representation of Wheel of Life, the Hungry Ghost realm is placed at 4 o'clock, with the Asura realm above and the Hell realm to the left.

--Angel 08:24, 16 May 2006 (CDT)