Who are the five ghosts?

The five ghosts usually refer to the five parties and five ghosts in Taoism, also known as the five disasters, that is, the northern nigger, the eastern green ghost, the western Honky, the southern red ghost and the middle yellow ghost. These ghosts are regarded as gods who protect the five parties, and they are also symbols of disease, disaster and ominous. In Taoism, in some spells or rituals, it is necessary to pray or show mercy to these five ghosts for shelter and protection.