Gui

ghost · China · East Asia and Pacific

Gui is the general Chinese term for ghosts or the spirits of the dead, particularly those who have died unnaturally or have unfinished business that prevents them from moving on to the afterlife. In Chinese folklore and religious belief, heavily influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, the gui are souls that have become separated from their bodies and remain trapped in the mortal realm. There are many distinct types of gui, each with specific characteristics and origins: wandering souls who died far from home, hungry ghosts driven by insatiable desire, vengeful ghosts seeking revenge

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