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Jiangshi: The Hopping Vampires of Chinese Horror
Stiff-limbed, dressed in Qing Dynasty robes, and hopping after victims — the Chinese vampire is unlike anything in Weste...
Chinese Demons: A Taxonomy of Evil in Chinese Mythology
Chinese demons are not fallen angels. They are animals, objects, and natural forces that have accumulated enough spiritu...
Daoist Exorcism: The Art of Banishing Spirits in Chinese Culture
Talismans, rituals, and peach wood swords — the rich tradition of Daoist exorcism that has fascinated and protected Chin...
Demons of Journey to the West: The Most Creative Monsters in Chinese Fiction
From the Spider Demonesses to the Bull Demon King — the inventive, terrifying, and sometimes hilarious demons that chall...
Types of Chinese Demons: A Field Guide to Supernatural Beings
Yaoguai, mogui, and gui — navigate the complex taxonomy of supernatural beings in Chinese mythology with this comprehens...