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.

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.

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They are protectors and god-like creatures. They are the Four Evils The Four Evils are Tao Tie饕餮, Hun Dun混沌, Qiong Qi穷奇 and Tao Wu梼杌. Each holds evil characteristics such as encouraging greed, distorting truth, and making wars. The evil beasts’ names are still often referred to as metaphors out of superstition.

A Kirin, or Qilin, dragon horse for my upcoming 2021 book "Dragons"

The most interesting and important animals and creatures, their history and what they symbolize in Chinese mythology going back to the time of the Yellow Emperor.

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...