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Chinese Bestiary | Immortal Mountain
A partial list of Chinese mythological creatures which have appeared in Xianxia and Xuanhuan novels. This Bestiary is meant to complement the Beings & Creatures section of the main glossary.
https://immortalmountain.wordpress.com/glossary/chinese-bestiary/
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Demons, Monsters and Ghosts of the Chinese Folklore
The five- thousand-year Chinese culture, over the centuries has produced hundreds of legends about monsters, ghosts, demons and spirits. Many of these demons and ghosts influenced Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore folklore. Let’s see below some of the main demons of Chi
https://china-underground.com/2016/04/09/demons-monsters-ghosts-of-the-chinese-folklore/
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The Dragon in Ancient China - Ancient History Encyclopedia
Dragons appear in the mythology of many ancient cultures but nowhere else in the world was the creature quite so revered as in China. There, in...
https://www.ancient.eu/article/1125/the-dragon-in-ancient-china/
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10 Amazing Facts on Chinese Dragons
Think you know everything about these mythical creatures? Here are 10 facts on Chinese dragons to get you excited for your journey to China, the land of legends!
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-dragon-facts.htm
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The Four Mythological Symbols of China | Ancient Origins
In ancient Chinese astronomy, the sky ecliptic was divided into four sections. Each of these sections contained seven mansions, and together they formed the 28 Mansions.
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-asia/four-mythological-symbols-china-001792
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The Qilin/Kirin - The Chinese Unicorn - (Japanese/Chinese Mythology Explained) - YouTube
Today we take a look at one of the hybrid creatures from Asian Mythology, The Qilin or Kirin. ➧ Support the Channel - https://www.patreon.com/MythologyExplai...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfFu2Z1_EVU
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Monster of the Week: Huli Jing | The Supernatural Fox Sisters
Accounts of foxes with supernatural powers have existed for millennia. The huli jing (狐狸精 húlijīng) is a fox spirit that arose out of Chinese traditions, predating the Japanese kitsune and Korean kumiho. Despite attempts to suppress the practice, the huli jing was venerated at household shrines throughout China for many centuries. The fox can be…
https://thesupernaturalfoxsisters.com/2016/08/09/monster-of-the-week-huli-jing/
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Chinese New Year Story, Legend of Monster Nian
The most popular story of Chinese New Year is about the monster Nian. People scared away the fierce maneating beast with red decoration and burning bamboo.
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/holidays/new-year/story.htm
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Nine-Headed Bird
One of the earliest forms of the Chinese Phoenix is the nine-headed bird (“Jiu Feng”), a monster in Chinese mythology.
http://www.ancientpages.com/2016/10/29/nine-headed-bird-mythical-creature-worshiped-in-ancient-china/
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Do You Know These 5 Mythical Chinese Creatures?
Mythical creatures are a fascinating part of Chinese folklore. Know about 5 interesting fictitious beasts and their stories and then learn some vocabulary from Chinese folklore.
https://www.echineselearning.com/blog/introduction-to-5-mythical-chinese-creatures
