Dokkaebi

A dokkaebi (Korean: 도깨비), also spelled as dokkae or tokkaebi, is a mythical creature from Korean folklore. The term dokkaebi is derived from the Korean word dokka, meaning "to strike" or "to beat," and ebi, a suffix used to describe a creature or being. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as דוקאבי (Dokabi). In Japanese, the term is often transliterated as ドッカエビ (Dokkaebi), and in Chinese, it is written as 托卡比 (Tuōkǎbǐ). Dokkaebi are known for their mischievous and sometimes malevolent nature, often playing tricks on humans. They are typically depicted as goblin-like creatures, sometimes with a single horn on their head. Dokkaebi are said to possess supernatural powers, including shapeshifting, invisibility, and the ability to control fire. They are also known to carry a dokkaebi bangmangi, a club that can grow as tall as a mountain or shrink to the size of a needle. Despite their mischievous nature, dokkaebi are not purely evil and can be benevolent if treated with respect.