Mrenh kongveal
Mrenh kongveal (Khmer: ម្រេញគង្វាល, M’rénh Kóngvéal [mrɨɲ kuŋʋiəl]) are beings in Cambodian folk mythology resembling elves of western folklore; they are particularly associated with guarding animals. By anecdotal accounts the roots of Mrenh kongveal appear to be uniquely Khmer.