An Orek (, , or , ) in Turkic folklore is an animated corpse brought back to life by magical means such as witchcraft.
The idea of ÃÂrek is present in some Turkic cultures. In some communities it is believed that a dead person can be turned into a ÃÂrek by a girl dressed in white. ÃÂreks are undead creatures regularly encountered in folk narratives and legends. They are typically depicted as mindless, reanimated corpses with a hunger for human flesh.
or means in Tatar and Bashkort 'soul' or 'ghost'.