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Enigmatic Beasts of Asian Legends
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Nine-tailed fox spirit from Chinese folklore, known for shape-shifting
  • 2. Supernatural beings of smokeless fire from Middle Eastern folklore
  • 3. Philippine dragon believed to cause eclipses by devouring the moon
  • 6. Giant bird and mount of Vishnu in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
  • 8. A broad category of supernatural creatures in Japanese mythology
  • 11. Fox spirits known for intelligence and magical shape-shifting in Japan
  • 13. Mythical tiger spirit believed to protect against evil in Korean tales
  • 14. Water-dwelling trickster with a hollow on its head from Japanese folklore
  • 15. Serpentine deities also prominent in Southeast Asian cultures
  • 19. Powerful, often antagonistic beings in Hindu and Buddhist myths
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  • 4. Mystical hooved creature symbolizing prosperity and serenity in East Asia
  • 5. Powerful protective spirits in Southeast Asian folklore
  • 7. Forest spirits often depicted in Siberian shamanism
  • 9. Vengeful ogre-like demons from Japanese stories, often red or blue-skinned
  • 10. Korean goblin known for its mischievous tricks and magical powers
  • 12. Ancient Chinese monster mask symbolizing gluttony and greed
  • 16. Japanese god of thunder often pictured with drums and lightning
  • 17. Demonic female spirit with a horned mask in Japanese Noh theater
  • 18. Serpent-like beings often associated with water and fertility in South Asia

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