The Mythological Creature

The Mythological Creature
MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES FROM CHINA.



Pi Xiu




Pictured with a winged lion figure, the Xiu is also known as the Chinese version of the chimera. It is said that this demon was recruited by the Yellow Emperor as a special unit that defeated various other wild animals. Xiu was cursed not to have an anus and could not urinate because he once defecated on the floor, so the emperor had to seal his anus to punish him.


2. Sun Wukong's



The most legendary monster from Chinese mythology. Starting as a mischievous monkey causing a stir in the sky, Sun Wukong was punished by the Buddha and required to accompany monk Xuanzang to the west to retrieve the scriptures. Many stories happened during his journey.


3. Bai Ze



Its name can be interpreted again as a white swamp. Again the shape is a white lion that has horns with additional eyes on its face and back.


Described as a clever creature, Bai Ze lives on Mount Quinlan. Legend has it that Babe Ze met the Yellow Emperor and gave him information on how to conquer other demons.


4. Qi Lin



In Japan it is known as Kirin. With its body similar to that of a gazelle yet dragon-headed, this demon had the myth of accompanying the great leaders.


Although it looked terrible and savage, but Qi Lin only attacked those who behaved badly because they signified true justice. Another depiction is that of Qi Lin walking on clouds and water.


5. Xie Zh



6. Thirsty



He was the son of the dragon king. His fondness for observation made him tasked with guarding and watching the Chinese emperor in every movement.


If the emperor left his kingdom for a long time, Heu would shout in a very loud voice to call the Emperor back to work. Even if the emperor was lazing around, Heu would shout at the emperor for work.


7. Tao Tie



**A greedy monster who likes to eat. He would eat anything he saw, even his own body. Therefore the depiction of his body was only a big head and a big mouth.


By his nature, Tao Tie became a symbol of greed and was used to describe someone who was too greedy. Tao Tie is one of the Four evils. The other three are Hun Dun, Qiong Qi and Tao Wu**.


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8. Niu Tou



The head of the cow and the horse. They are the guardians of the spirit world. They will not let the spirits in two worlds at will.


It is said that those who die will see Niu Tou as the first creature seen in the world there. Niu Tou will lead the dead to justice.


9.Dragon.



Furthermore, no less famous with Sun Gokong, the Myth of the Dragon is also very familiar in the minds of the people of Indonesia. Seingnya raised the figure of a dragon in the series of several cartoons also became an important supporter in the cultivation of Chinese cultural values in Indonesia. In addition, the dragon is also one of the animals that are made into born zodiac. People who have dragon are known to have a very perfectionist and idealistic nature.


In Chinese mythology, the dragon is the most powerful creature and the creator, the controller of water. The dragon is the symbol of the emperor, bringing good luck and good fortune. It is said that the legendary Yellow Emperor turned into a dragon and flew to heaven when he died.