Shen

Shen is a catch-all term for supernatural beings. The term is usually used by those supernaturals that are active in the Middle Kingdom (eastern Asia, particularly China). The term is somtimes used more specifically to refer to supernaturals that are native to that region or are predominantly active there, such as kuei-jin, hengeyokai, Chi'n Ta, the wraiths of the Dark Kingdom of Jade, hsien, and bakemono (fomori).