16 Coolest Asian Mythological Creatures That Will Amaze You

You have heard all about European mythological creatures like banshees, basilisks, unicorns and phoenixes - but how much do you really know about Asian ones? From terrifying ones like ghost whales and scorpion-men to funny ones like cotton rolls and one-legged umbrellas - the legends and folktales of Asia are literally filled with some really cool mythical creatures.

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Image: Kasa-obake - The Kasa-obake is a sentient umbrella with one eye, one leg and a long tongue that old umbrellas transform into. These creatures appear frequently in legends and caricatures - however not in any eye-witness story. Thank goodness, because in a way, it would freak people out more than ghouls and monsters.

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