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Huginn and Muninn – pair of ravens associated with the Norse god Odin whose names mean Thought and Memory; Huldufólk (Icelandic/Faroese) – secret mound/rock dwelling elves; Hulder (Scandinavian) – forest spirit; Huli jing – nine-tailed fox spirit; Huma – regenerative fire bird; Humbaba – lion-faced giant
Feilong, winged legendary creature that flies among clouds. Fish in Chinese mythology; Four Perils; Four Symbols, also called Sixiang, four legendary animals that represent the points of the compass. Fox spirit, a famous mythological fox-like creature. Also called huli jing, huyao, huxian, or huzu. A Hulijing
Along with Chinese folklore, Chinese mythology forms an important part of Chinese folk religion (Yang et al 2005, 4). Many stories regarding characters and events of the distant past have a double tradition: ones which present a more historicized or euhemerized version and ones which presents a more mythological version (Yang et al 2005, 12–13).
The following is a list of supernatural beings in Chinese folklore and fiction originating from traditional folk culture and contemporary literature.. The list includes creatures from ancient classics (such as the Discourses of the States, Classic of Mountains and Seas, and In Search of the Supernatural) literature from the Gods and Demons genre of fiction, (for example, the Journey to the ...
Animals in Chinese mythology (9 C, 26 P) C. Creatures described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (16 P) D. Chinese demons (3 C, 10 P) Chinese dragons (40 P) G.
In Chinese mythology, Jiuying (九嬰, "the nine-headed baby") is an ancient monster with nine snake-like heads, capable of spouting water and breathing fire. Its name comes from its cry, which resembles a baby’s wail.
Mythological and legendary Chinese reptiles (3 C) Pages in category "Animals in Chinese mythology" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
The Chinese dragon is one of the most important mythical creatures in Chinese mythology, considered to be the most powerful and divine creature and the controller of all waters who could create clouds with their breath. The dragon symbolized great power and was very supportive of heroes and gods.