Chinese mythology
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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.
Chinese dragons play an important role in Chinese culture, in legends, festivals, astrology, art and idioms. They are quite different from Western dragons!
Mogwai are creatures from Chinese folklore. Translated variously as "ghost," "devil," "evil spirit," or "demon," Mogwai were originally described as malevolent demons who enjoy inflicting pain and misery on the living. These beings were said to sexually reproduce during rainy seasons, as these periods signified the coming of more prosperous times. Chinese tradition has evolved, however, so that now Mogwai are believed to be the spirits of the dead who have returned to exact vengeance on…
Quan Yin and the Dragon. I was commissioned to draw the revered Quan Yin and the Dragon, from Chinese mythology. Quan Yin is the goddess…
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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.
