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This exquisitely illustrated bestiary reveals a world where dragons command the storm winds, fox spirits weave illusion and desire, ghost maidens walk beneath the moon, and divine beasts guard the harmony between heaven, earth, and the underworld. Through radiant storytelling and mesmerizing art, this volume unveils the timeless balance between beauty and terror, virtue and vengeance, serenity and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscover Legendary Beings and Celestial Wonders: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the benevolent Qilin and the thunder-summoning Yinglong to the vengeful Gumiho and the haunting Cheonyeo Gwishin, each entry immerses readers in the myths, rituals, and philosophy that shaped the spiritual landscapes of China and Korea. Explore the origins of mountain gods and river dragons, the foxes who stole hearts, and the restless souls who wandered between worlds. 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