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Hundun: The Chaos Creature at the Beginning of Everything

A faceless, formless being that predates creation itself — Hundun is Chinese mythology's answer to primordial chaos....

Shanhai Jing vs. Greek Mythology: Ancient Bestiaries Compared

How do Chinese mythical creatures compare to their Greek counterparts? A fascinating cross-cultural comparison....

The Shanhaijing's Strange Creatures: A Field Guide to the Impossible

A bird with one wing that can only fly in pairs. A snake with two heads that argues with itself. A fish that walks on la...

Strange Creatures of the Shanhaijing: A Field Guide to the Impossible

A bird with one wing that can only fly in pairs. A fish with a human face that cries like a baby....

Taotie: The Glutton Beast That Devoured Ancient Chinese Art

The fearsome face that stares from thousands of ancient bronze vessels — what is the Taotie, and why did it dominate Chi...

10 Most Fascinating Creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas

Nine-headed birds, fire-breathing horses, and human-faced fish — the strangest and most wonderful beings in China's anci...

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