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🇨🇳 China and 1 moreJiangshi殭屍 A Chinese corpse said to rise and hop, feared for its strengthBeing · Cursing and harm Legendary 🇷🇴 Romania and 5 moreVampire folklore Global legends of blood-drinking spirits and undead revenantsBelief · Cursing and harm · Protection Historical 🇨🇳 ChinaGolden-haired Hou金毛犼 A mythical beast from Chinese lore, serving as a divine mount or feared demon.Being · Power and authority Legendary

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