Chinese mythology creatures

Zheng - These leopard-like creatures are known from the mythology of China, and were apparently red in colour with a single horn in their forehead. Nowadays, they are very rare, but their cries (that sound like stones striking each other) can still be heard in the mountains.

In folklores, Nian is a mythical creature that might appear on Chinese New Year's eve, which would be scared away by firecrackers, red couplets, and lanterns. Picture from Artist Lu Ming Shan (鹿溟山).

Qilin, also referred to as the Chinese Unicorn, is the symbol of benevolence, bravery, virtue, and talent and represents a good omen that can foretell future greatness. 《宋书》记载：“麒麟者，仁兽也。牡曰麒，牝曰麟。麒麟是吉祥神宠，主太平、长寿。” Picture from artist 嗷呜小奶熊.

Jiufeng | The nine-headed bird (九头鸟), also called the "Nine Phoenix" (九凤), is one of the earliest forms of the Chinese phoenix, worshiped by ancient natives in Hubei Province, which during the Warring States Period was part of the kingdom of Chu (楚).[1] Due to the hostile relationship between the Kingdom of Chu and its former overlord, the reigning Zhou Dynasty, the nine-headed bird, being the totem creature of the Chu people, was demonised as a result.

Kun Peng- Chinese myth: an enormous bird that could turn into an enormous fish

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Huan- Chinese myth: a cat with one eye and three tails. It was said if you wore its skin that you would be cured of jaundice.

Nüwa was a serpent deity from ancient Chinese mythology. Sometimes she is pictured as a gorgeous woman, other times she is shown possessing a woman’s head but the body of a powerful snake. Nüwa was…

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The Zheng (狰) is a leopard creature from Chinese Mythology. It is one of the mythical beasts featured in the Chinese classic text Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经). According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Zheng lives on Zhang’e Mountain which has no grass and trees. The Zheng is...

Jiufeng is a bird in ancient Chinese mythology with the form of a phoenix with 9 heads. Shan Hai Jing recorded: In Dai Hoang, there is a mou...

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In Japanese tradition, dragons usually symbolize strength, wisdom, bravery, protection, family, and longevity. While, Chinese dragons were seen as protectors of the people. #japanese #chinese #dragon #mythology #symbolsage

Byakko, also known as Baihu, is a demon in the series. The Bai Hu (白虎, lit. White Tiger) of the West is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese Constellation (Si Xiang) along with Qing Long, Zhu Que and Xuan Wu. It represents the western part of the 28 star mansions, the autumn season and the element of "metal" ("wind" in the Japanese system). It is known as Byakko in Japan and Baekho in Korea. During the Han dynasty, people believed the tiger to be the king of all beasts. Legend had it…