The Mo-sin-a (Chinese: 魔神仔; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Mô͘-sîn-á) is a monstrous
creature in
Taiwanese folklore. They are typically depicted as human-like beings and their bodies are short and furry.
Legend
The mo-sin-a are considered a type of
demon who live in mountain forests. They are said to lure people away to remote spots like mountain forests or caves.
Japanese-era newspapers mention it several times, and the demon was featured in the horror movie series,
The Tag-Along
''The Tag-Along'' (紅衣小女孩) is a 2015 Taiwanese horror film directed by Cheng Wei-hao and adapted from a well-known Taiwanese urban legend, "The Little Girl in Red". The film received funding from Taiwan's Bureau of Audiovisual and Music I ...
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See also
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Lists of legendary creatures
The following is a list of lists of legendary creatures, beings and entities from the folklore record. Entries consist of legendary and unique creatures, not of particularly unique individuals of a commonly known species.
Alphabetical lists
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Spirit away
In English, to "spirit away" means to remove without anyone's noticing.
In Japanese folklore, spiriting away (Japanese: ''Kamikakushi'' ( 神隠し), ) refers to the mysterious disappearance or death of a person, after they had angered the god ...
References
Taiwanese folklore
Legendary creatures
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