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  2. Shachihoko - Wikipedia

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    Other descriptions propose that Shachihoko probably derived from the ancient Vedic sea creature in Hindu mythology, known as Makara, a Sanskrit term for sea monster. It is a powerful protector and servant of various deities that appears in half-fish and half-beast, often depicted with a dragon emerging from its mouth and characterized by an ...

  3. Fish in Chinese mythology - Wikipedia

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    Chinese mythology refers to those myths found in the historical geographic area of China. The geographic area of "China" is of course a concept which has evolved of changed through history. Fish in Chinese mythology include myths in Chinese and other languages, as transmitted by Han Chinese as well as other officially recognized 56 minority ...

  4. Chiwen - Wikipedia

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    In Japanese mythology, the Shachihoko 鯱 (a mythical fish with a carp's arched tail, tiger's head, and dragon's scales) roof decoration is believed to cause rain and protect against fire. This 鯱 is a kokuji "Chinese character invented in Japan" that can also be read shachi for " orca ".

  5. Shen (clam-monster) - Wikipedia

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    The "dragon's transformations are unlimited", and "it is no wonder that Chinese literature abounds with stories about dragons which had assumed the shape of men, animals, or objects". [ 3 ] The Yuèlíng 月 令 "Monthly Commands" chapter of the Book of Rites [ 4 ] lists sparrows and pheasants transforming into shellfish during the traditional ...

  6. List of aquatic humanoids - Wikipedia

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    The race of Cabira (one of Chilled's henchmen) is a race of fish-like humanoids from Dragon Ball; The Fish People from the radio broadcast Alexei Sayle and the Fish People; The Fishmen are a race of fish-like humans from the anime One Piece. They are modeled after different aquatic lifeforms. The Fishmen can breed with Giants to create Wotans.

  7. List of legendary creatures by type - Wikipedia

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    Bakunawa – Serpent-like Dragon in Philippines (Philippines) Basilisk – king of serpents, has the power to cause death with a single glance (Europe) Black Tortoise – one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations; Chalkydri; Chinese Dragon – serpentine creature with four legs; Cipactli – sea monster, part crocodile, fish and ...

  8. Asian arowana - Wikipedia

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    This reputation derives from the species' resemblance to the Chinese dragon, considered an auspicious symbol in Chinese mythology. [19] The large metallic scales and double barbels are features shared by the Chinese dragon, and the large pectoral fins are said to make the fish resemble "a dragon in full flight." [16]

  9. Mizuchi - Wikipedia

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    Monster Hunter 2 (PS 2) – an elder dragon type named Ōnazuchi is a take on mizuchi; named Chameleos in English-language platforms. Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (game) – a boss character named Mizuchi, a clone of Orochi from The King of Fighters '97; Ōkamiden (game) – a water dragon boss that used to be the guardian of a seaside village.