Chinese mythology creatures

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.

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.

The unique style of artwork from the far east has inspired creatives around the world. One of the popular figures from Chinese mythology that has become a symbol of the culture is the Chinese Dragon. Unlike the winged reptilian dragon creatures from Western mythology, the East Asian dragons have more of an animal-like appearance with […]

List of mythical creatures and animals in ancient Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, historical notes, and introductions to their appearances and magical powers.

Byakko, also known as Baihu, is a demon in the series. The Bai Hu (白虎), literally the White Tiger, 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 that…

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

“Nu Kua’s themes are luck, opportunity, abundance, order and divination. Her symbols are clay and serpents. Nu Kua is an ancient Chinese creatrix who created who formed people out of …

Japanese dragon myths are both strongly inspired by Chinese and Hindu dragon myths, and still very much unique. Here’s a closer look.