![]() In recent years, we’ve had so many zombie appearances in popular culture that everyone knows what a zombie is. ![]() However, in Korean or Japanese contexts, they can be either good or evil. In fact, there’s another term for Jiu Wei Hu, called Hu Li Jing, which is a derogatory name for women who seduce men with ill intent. More often than not, they have a negative reputation, as they are described as cunning and tricky. Let’s narrow it down to the Chinese version, the Jiu Wei Hu. They are usually depicted as beautiful women that are out to seduce men to eat their liver or heart. According to stories, these beings are foxes that have lived more than 1000 years. Korean, Japanese and Chinese in that order. Literally translated, they all mean “nine-tailed fox”, and this is an Asian entity. Image Credit: 3) Kumiho/Kitsune/Jiu Wei Hu Also, apparently it is quite easy to be a lycanthrope – all it takes is a bite or scratch from a werewolf, and congratulations, you are now one of them. According to other stories, “older”, “more experienced” werewolves can change at will. For “new cubs”, the change is usually involuntary, and happens during full moon. I mean, who could ever forget the whole #teamedward or #teamjacob feud between Twilight fans? Generally speaking, a werewolf is a human with the ability to change into a wolf, or a humanoid wolf. Image Credit: 2) WerewolfĪlso known as lycanthropes, werewolves are another popular supernatural creature that has found its way onto the big screen, as well as many fantasy literature works. ![]() If you want to kill them, stake them or behead them, unless you can harness the energy of the sun. Vampires also have no soul and no reflection. ![]() The stereotypical vampire is fanged, pale, wears a cape and rests in a coffin. As most of us already know, vampires are considered undead beings which feed on the “vital force” of the living – blood. Think Edward Cullen from Twilight and the Salvatore brothers from The Vampire Diaries. Thanks to books, TV shows and movies, “modern” vampires are considered more attractive than scary nowadays. Although these supernatural creatures may already be familiar, there’s no harm in reading – you may even pick up some new bits of knowledge! What better time than now to spruce up your supernatural creature knowledge, whether you’re reading just for fun, or to get inspiration for your costume. Hello hello it’s October again! And you know what that means: Halloween! That time of year where spookies and scaries roam, complete with flying bats and jack o’ lanterns. ![]()
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