Jiangshi (China)

The Jiangshi, or "Hopping Vampire," is a supernatural creature from Chinese folklore. Dark magic or improperly buried corpses are what reanimate it. Jiangshi are known for their stiff, hopping movements and their thirst for the life force of the living, typically obtained by draining qi (vital energy). They are often depicted with talismans on their foreheads, which prevent them from harming others. Stories of Jiangshi are popular in Chinese vampire folklore and horror fiction.

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