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Chinthe

nature_spirit earth Burmese single tradition · 1

Chinthe are temple-guarding felines in Burmese tradition, similar to Chinese Shi and Japanese Shisa. These protective spirits guard sacred spaces.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 2020
Historical notes
Burmese Buddhist tradition, documented from medieval period.

Relationships

co occurs with
Chonchon, Choorile, Chort, chalkydri, Charybdis, Cerberus, Camazotz, Cabeiri, Cailleach, Caipora, Camulatz, Candileja, Canaima, Canotila, Caoineag, Cat Sidhe, Ceasg, Ceffyl Dŵr, Cercopes, Chakora, Chamrosh, Chaneque, Čhápa, Chenoo, Chepi, Cherufe, Chibaiskweda, Chimimōryō, Chindi

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Mentioned by

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Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (C)

Source passages

“Chinthe (Burmese) – Temple-guarding feline, similar to Chinese Shi and Japanese Shisa”

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