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VIVA – Various things about mythology, people usually know about Greek mythology. Zeus and other gods are the names most often heard. In fact, there are many countries that have different mythological stories all over the world.
Norwegian mythology, African mythology, to Japanese mythology. One of the most ancient mythological stories that has ever existed is Chinese mythology. This Chinese mythological story has many monsters in it.
Well, here are the monsters in Chinese mythology that are quoted from various sources.
1. Pi Xiu
The myth was said that Pi Xiu was a winged lion figure, Pi Xiu was also known as a chimera from China. It was said that this demon was recruited by the Yellow Emperor as a special unit of soldiers who defeated various other wild animals.
Pi Xiu was cursed not to have an anus to defecate for defecating on the floor, so the emperor had to seal the anus to punish him.
2. Sun Wukong
Satwa Endemik, Yaki atau Monyet Hitam Sulawesi (Macaca Nigra).
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Sun Wukong is the most legendary monster from Chinese mythology. Starting off as a mischievous monkey causing a video in the sky, Sun Wukong was punished by Buddha and required to accompany the monk Xuanzang to the west to retrieve the holy book. Many stories happened during Sun Wukong’s journey.
3. Bai Ze
Mobil mewah yang dijaga dua ekor singa putih.
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Its name can also be interpreted as white swamp. Bai Ze has the form of a white lion that has horns with additional eyes on its front and back.
Described as a clever being, Bai Ze lives on Mount Quinlan. Legend has it that Bai Ze met the Yellow Emperor and gave information on how to defeat the other demons.
4. Qi Lin
Piton telan kijang.
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Qi Lin has a body similar to a deer but has the head of a dragon, this demon has a myth that will accompany the great leaders.
Despite their looks and savagery, Qi Lin only attacks those who misbehave because they signify true justice. Another depiction is Qi Lin walking on clouds and air.
5. Xie Zhi
Many people describe it as a monster combining dragon and unicorn. Xie Zhi was also known as a demon and this mythology monster can distinguish between good and bad.
Therefore, those who get the Xie Zhi emblem are known as honest and sincere people. Xie Zhi statues are often installed in courts.
6. Hou
Hou was the son of the dragon king. His fondness for observing duties was to guard and watch over the Chinese emperor in every move.
If the emperor left his kingdom for a long time, Hou would shout in a very loud voice to call the emperor back to work. Even if the emperor was lazing around, Hou would yell at the emperor to work.
7. Tao Tie
A terrible monster who loves to eat. Tao Tie would eat anything he saw, even his own body. Therefore, the only depiction of his body is a big head and a big mouth.
With this trait, Tao Tie becomes a symbol of greed and is used to describe someone who is too greedy. Tao Tie is one of the Four Strikes. The other three were Hun Dun, Qiong Qi and Tao Wu.
8. Niu Tou
Niu Tou was the guardian of the spirit world and would not allow spirits to enter and leave only the two visible worlds.
It was said that those who die will see Niu Tou as the first being seen in that world. Niu Tou will bring the dead to justice.
