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Cryptic Phantasms of Asian Folklore
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Malay spirit or ghost, etymologically linked to ancestral souls.
  • 2. Japanese avian demons, masters of martial arts and deception.
  • 5. Filipino shape-shifting entity, blending vampiric and ghoul traits.
  • 6. Philippine shadow dwelling giant often smoked atop trees.
  • 9. Japanese river spirit often associated with trickery and drowning.
  • 10. Enormous skeletal phantom that stalks travelers in Japanese lore.
  • 11. Though North American, sometimes conflated with Asian cannibal legends.
  • 14. Vengeful Japanese ghost, often depicted in classical Noh theatre.
  • 16. Japanese ogres with red or blue skin and horned heads.
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  • 3. Mythical Japanese fire-breathing chicken or mythical fowl.
  • 4. Arabian supernatural beings, sometimes integrated into South Asian mythos.
  • 7. Japanese water demon known for its turtle-like carapace and mischief.
  • 8. Indonesian sorcery or possession spirit often feared in rural areas.
  • 12. Thai haunting apparition, a naked woman seen near water at night.
  • 13. Protective charm believed to repel malevolent spirits in folklore.
  • 15. Korean mountain goblin, known for trickery and shapeshifting.
  • 17. Traditional Japanese ghost similar to Western specters, unfinished business.

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