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Do Asian cultures have ghosts?

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Yes, there is in the Hmong culture. They are called poj ntxoog. They are souls that have not crossed over or are lost. They live mainly in wooded or abandoned places, and eat warms and insects. read more

According to traditional beliefs a ghost is the spirit form of a person who has died. Ghosts are typically malevolent and will cause harm to the living if provoked. Many Chinese folk beliefs about ghosts have been adopted into the mythologies and folklore of neighboring cultures, notably Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. read more

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