{{Short description|Creature in Taiwanese folklore}} The '''Mo-sin-a''' ({{lang-zh|c=魔神仔|poj=Mô͘-sîn-á}}) is a monstrous creature in Taiwanese folklore. They are typically depicted as human-like beings and their bodies are short and furry.
== Legend == The mo-sin-a are considered a type of demon who lives in mountain forests. They are said to lure people away to remote spots like mountain forests or caves. Japanese-era newspapers mention it several times, and the demon was featured in the horror movie series, The Tag-Along.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.rti.org.tw/radio/programMessageView/id/24780|title=RTI Radio Taiwan International - Mô-sîn-á}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.rti.org.tw/radio/programMessageView/id/25046|title=Mô-sîn-á- Part 2 - RTI Radio Taiwan International}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2018/08/30/2003699445|title=Spirits, ghosts, deities and monsters - Taipei Times}}</ref>
==See also== * Lists of legendary creatures * Spirit away
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mo-sin-a}} Category:Taiwanese folklore Category:Monsters
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