Book Title: Weird Beliefs
Author(s): Barry Wilson
Publisher: Barry Wilson

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________________ their bodies. Instead, it burns and lacerates the inside of their stomachs. Hunger also drives sinners in hell to eat the festering pus that oozes from the sores on their own bodies. Their other possible foods include the burned flesh of other sinners and the discharge that flows from the private parts of condemned adulterers. In other words, if you end up in the Islamic hell, don't expect to enjoy any fine dining there. Chinese Dragons In Chinese mythology, dragons are very wise creatures with supernatural powers. Despite their menacing appearance, they normally don't try to harm humans. They use their powers to protect the heavenly homes of the gods and to help control the weather on the earth. Since they live in the spirit world, they are usually invisible, but they can reveal themselves to people when it suits their purpose. Because of their miraculous powers, they were once worshiped in some Chinese temples. This photograph shows part of a costume used in Chinese dragon dances.

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