Dab Zaj
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About Dab Zaj
Dab Zaj is a fearsome dragon from Hmong folklore, said to dwell in the rivers of Laos, particularly the Mekong. Encounters with Dab Zaj can bring illness and death, and pregnant women are warned to avoid rivers, lest the dragon steal their unborn child. The Thai and Lao people report seeing fireballs emerge from the Mekong River, believed to be the dragon's doing. In human form, Dab Zaj appears as an elderly Hmong man with long white hair and a beard.
Dab Zaj's Area of Expertise
Hmong folklore, Lao mythology, Mekong River legends, dragon lore, supernatural threats, and cultural warnings for pregnant women.
A random fact that I love is...
I am fascinated by the fireballs that emerge from the Mekong River, believed to be my doing as Dab Zaj. These fiery spectacles are a captivating display of my power and connection to the natural world.