Which monsters in China are real?

Baize

It is said to know astronomy and geography from the top, and trivial matters from the bottom; through the past, you will know the future (joke). However, he can speak human language, and he once made an illustrated guide of ghosts and gods (containing 1,520 kinds) (list of gods?) at the request of the Yellow Emperor.

There are records in "Xuanyuan Benji", "Baopuzi (Ji Yan)" and "Rui Ying Tu".

[VIVIEN added: It is an auspicious beast that can understand the appearance of ghosts, gods and all things in the world, and can turn people into good luck. "The Seven Signs of Yunji·Xuanyuan Benji" "The emperor went hunting east to the sea, climbed Huan Mountain, and found the mythical beast Baize on the seashore. He could speak and express the feelings of all things. Because he asked about the ghosts and gods in the world, since ancient times, essence has been the object. There are 1,520 kinds of wandering souls. Bai Ze said it, and the emperor wrote it in pictures to show it to the world. The emperor wrote a poem to wish evil, "because Bai Ze can seek good luck and avoid evil." , its appearance is often used on objects. "Tongdian" records that the emperor's flag is painted with the appearance of Baize, and is called the Baize flag. "Book of Tang·Five Elements" records that Empress Wei's sister used a tiger and leopard pillow to ward off evil spirits and a white pillow to ward off evil spirits. ]

Snake

Water beast. It has a human face and a jackal body, has wings, moves like a snake, and has a voice like a roar. Bring in the flood. (It is also possible to exist like the MM in "3×3 Eyes")

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Second Second Classic)".

[VIVIEN added: Monsters recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas". It has a human face and the body of a jackal, bird wings and the movement of a snake. It can control river water. It is a low-level monster. Transformed snakes appear in many games based on ancient China. For example, in Daewoo's "Xuanyuan Sword", transformed snakes are one of the unlucky monsters that players kill. /Shan Hai Jing - Zhongshan Jing records that there is a kind of snake in Yangshan called Huashen. It has a body like a jackal and a face like a human face. It has the wings of a bird and walks like an ordinary snake. It can make a peculiar calling sound, like people shouting. The appearance of this kind of snake indicates a heavy rainfall, which will cause flooding. "/Reason two: The book says that Bi Fang is the natural enemy of the snake. BUD, please read:

Bi Fang's attribute: fire

The snake's attribute: water

The five elements are in conflict: water defeats fire!

If you really want to talk about natural enemies, they should be reversed! No matter from the perspective of attributes or biology (birds and snakes), the result of Bi Fang VS snake. They are all eaten in one bite. . . . Horse?), with a voice like a pomegranate. It is said to be a god who looks after the garden for the Emperor of Heaven, but it seems to be nothing more than a mythical beast.

It is recorded in "The Book of Mountains and Seas"

Xuanfeng

It is actually a giant bee with a belly as big as a pot. It is poisonous and can kill people.

It is recorded in "Chu Ci (Calling Souls)"

Qingniu

It is mainly famous as Laozi's mount, but its true form is the thousand-year-old wood spirit (the earth spirit takes the form of a jade sheep).

"Song Gao Ji". , "Luyi Zhuan" contains it.

岲铁

It looks like a buffalo, but has huge horns, black fur, and feeds on iron (refined? Purified? ), it can be used as a weapon.

It is recorded in "Shenyi Jing (Zhonghuang Jing)"

Mountain God, with a human face and a monkey body. (One hand) and one foot, can speak human language, and can change, especially likes to eat shrimps and crabs

"Shenyi Jing (Xihuang Jing)", "Guoyu (Part 2 of Luyu)", "Vuyiji". "It is recorded.

Fire rat

Also known as the fire beast, it lives in volcanoes (not the volcanoes it is commonly referred to now, but burning forests) and weighs a hundred pounds (its body shape should be Very large), the hair is nearly one meter long and as thin as silk. Its hair can be used to make "fire cloth" (if it is dirty, it can be cleaned by burning it). >It is recorded in "Shenyi Jing (Nanhuang Jing)" and "Shizhou Ji"

Shang Sheep

A bird with one foot can attract heavy rain (it is estimated that it can only predict the weather). p>

It is recorded in "Shuo Yuan (Distinguishing Things)"

The False Beast

It has a human face and a rabbit body, and it likes to lie to people. It's not true. The meat is delicious, but you can't tell the truth after eating it (it's very valuable, haha).

It is recorded in "Shenyi Jing (Southwestern Wilderness Classic)"

Folk bird (this is a word)

It has a red beak and a green body. It can protect against fire.

It is recorded in "The Book of Mountains and Seas" (西山经).

Qinyuan

The bird is shaped like a bee and about the same size as a mandarin duck (maybe it is a giant bee). The stinging beasts die, the stinging trees wither. (Xuanfeng upgraded version?)

It is contained in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Three Western Classics)".

Hooked snake

Snake, more than 20 meters long, with a forked tail. When hunting, it uses its tail to hook animals on the shore and eat them.

It is recorded in "Shui Jing Zhu (Ruo Shui)".

Far Flying Chicken

Also known as Fanming Chicken and Eye Feather Chicken. It is purple and has eyes under its wings. Return at sunrise and evening. (Alien species of pigeon?)

It is recorded in "Dong Ming Ji".

Philip

It looks a bit like a raccoon, with a white tail. Nurturing it can relieve sorrow. (High-end pet?)

Zhu Jian

It has a human face, a leopard body, an ox's ears and one eye, a long tail, and can make loud noises. The tail is held in the mouth when walking and coiled when resting.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Beishan Jing)".

Chaos

It has long hair and four legs, like a dog, with an abdomen but no internal organs. Resist good people and rely on evil people. (It is an absolute evil spirit)

(There is also a theory of the god of chaos, which will be explained separately and will not be included here)

It is recorded in the "Shenyi Jing (Western Wilderness Classic)".

The yes-man

lives in the human belly. Every time the host makes a sound, there will be a small sound in the belly, which will become louder and louder. It can be cured with thunder pills. (Ventriloquism?)

It is recorded in "Xu Mo Ke Xiu Xi" and "Jia Hua of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

Qing Ji

Also known as Yao Li. Ze Jing, humanoid, about ten centimeters tall. A man in yellow clothes and a yellow hat rides a yellow car and travels thousands of miles every day. Calling its name can make it report the news (there is also a saying about catching fish). There are also names of people (Wu Wang Liaozi, a fierce general) and pagodas in history.

"Guanzi (Shui Di)" and "Taiping Preview" are included.

Bingsheng

Pig-like, black, with heads both front and back.

Ps: Shudang has its head left and right.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Overseas Western Classic) (Dahuang Western Classic)" and "Book of Zhou (Wang Hui)".

Fu Zhu

Like a white deer, but with four horns. Bring in the flood.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Zhongshi San Jing)".

Dangkang

It is shaped like a pig with teeth and is named after its bark. A good year can be foreseen.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Eastern Four Classics)".

Mountain Spider

A giant spider, as big as a wheel, whose silk can stop bleeding.

"Southern New Books" contains it.

The Singing Snake

It is roughly like a snake, but has four wings and makes a sound like a rock. If you see it, there will be a severe drought.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Second Second Classic)".

South Sea Butterfly

Giant butterfly. Someone once caught it, and after removing its wings and legs, it was still eighty pounds and extremely delicious. (Unfortunately, no one keeps it)

It is recorded in "Lingnan Foreign Object Chronicles".

You (Aniao)

Resembling a striped little monkey, often laughing. If you see someone, lie down (contempt? Provoke?). Named for its cry.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Beishan Jing)".

Lili

A pig-like beast with protrusions on the back of its feet and a sound like a barking dog. He should have the ability to manipulate the earth.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Nanci Second Classic)".

(马交)

It is horse-like, with a white body and a black tail, a horn on its head, sharp teeth, claws on its four feet, and its pronunciation is like the sound of a drum. Feed on tigers and leopards. It is said that it can be used to control soldiers.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Overseas Northern Classic) (Four Western Classics)", "Guanzi (Xiaowen)", and "Book of Zhou (Wang Hui)".

尰湖

A horse body with bird wings, a human face and a snake tail (similar to Yingzhao). Likes to carry people (should be very suitable as a mount).

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Four Western Classics)".

媪

Looks like a sheep but not a sheep, looks like a pig but not a pig. Eat dead human brains underground and become able to speak. You can kill it by inserting a cypress branch into its head.

It is recorded in "Sou Shen Ji" and "Jin Taikang Di Zhi".

Yan

It is several feet long, like an ox, with bright blue eyes. Its four legs are in the soil, and although it is moving, it does not move away. Only drinking wine can eliminate it. Because it is gathered by the air of sadness, wine can forget the worries, so it can be eliminated.

It is recorded in "Sou Shen Ji".

Ghost car

Also known as the nine-headed bird.

They are red in color and look like ducks. The larger ones have wings that are about ten feet wide. They are blind during the day and at night. If there is slight darkness, they will fly by. Falling in love sparkles people's soul. There is also a saying that one of the nine heads was once a dog barking, often bleeding. A house with drops of blood will have evil consequences. (An example of this doubt)

It is recorded in "Three Kingdoms Classics", "Lingbiao Luyi" and "Zhengzitong".

Nine Infants

The monster of water and fire was killed by Yi. (It should be able to spit fire and water, like a hydra)

It is recorded in "Huainanzi (Ben Jing Xun)".

Can it be compared with Hydra in the West? Very similar.

Or compete with Yamata no Orochi in Japan?

Feilian

It has the body of a deer, a head like a bird, horns, and a snake tail with leopard characters. Some say he is Feng Bo. But I think it’s more reasonable to be a mythical beast that controls the wind and atmosphere.

It is recorded in "Chu Ci (Li Sao)".

Flying Bird

Bird, like a mouse, barefoot. The mouth can secrete sticky glue, which can be sprinkled on trees to stick to birds for food. Sometimes it can be sprayed with it, which can hit the target with perfect accuracy. (Australian aboriginals also used their own methods to hunt)

It is recorded in "Guangbowuzhi".

Nine-tailed snake

A giant snake with scales on its body and nine tails below the waist. It drags along with the sound of iron collision. There is a small hole at the tail end, which will spray out like bullets, killing or maiming those who hit it. (It doesn’t have a strong mythological feel, but it can be regarded as a relatively standard monster, and it is still very strong)

It is included in "Sequel to the Future".

Xi Rat

The giant rat lives under the ice, weighs a thousand kilograms, and has edible meat. Fur can be used to make clothes and quilts, which are excellent for keeping out the cold. If you use its skin to cover a drum, its sound can travel thousands of miles, and its hair can summon rats. (Said by the Rat King)

Ao Yin (can’t type the words, in pain)

Humanoid, wearing tattered clothes, with sharp claws on his hands. Attacks single travelers and likes to eat human brains. The tongue is very long, and sometimes it is stretched out and coiled on the ground to rest. It can be killed by throwing it with a hot stone. (He is quite intelligent and knows how to disguise. He may have keen senses, especially his tongue (it hurts to death?). It can be inferred that he reacts very quickly and is a fighting type.)

"Shenyi Jing (西野经) 》Contained.

Roar

It is shaped like a rabbit, with long ears that are just over a foot long. Ligers and tigers are afraid of it, and their bodies will rot (strong acid?) when they are drowned in it. (But it is still much weaker than Jian)

It is contained in "Yan Exposure Yutan".

Hengmai

Born in a stone lake, this lake is always frozen. It is seven or eight feet long, shaped like a carp and red. It is in the water during the day and turns into a human being at night. If you pierce it, it won't die if you boil it. If you boil it with two black plums, it will die. If you eat it, you can get rid of evil diseases.

It is recorded in "Shenyi Jing (Northern Wild Classic)".

Xinang

Like a child, it stretches out its hands to lead people when it sees it, but it dies as soon as the person reaches the place where it lives. (Probably not an animal, but a kind of ghost. Does it suck people's soul?)

It is recorded in "Sou Shen Ji".

Wind raccoon

Also known as wind beast. Like mink, green. It cannot be burned by fire, nor can it be cut with a knife. Hitting it is like hitting a skin bag. Hit its head thousands of times with a hammer and die, but it will be resurrected as soon as the wind enters its mouth. You can kill it by stuffing its nose with calamus. Its brain and chrysanthemum can be used as medicine. Taking ten kilograms of its brain and chrysanthemum can lead to a life span of 500 years. (The reason why this beast became extinct was probably because of the "500-year-old". Human beings are really scary)

"Baopuzi (Elixir)" contains this.

(Jiaogui) (Jiaohu)

Also known as Renfa beast. Like a sheep, one horn, green, loyal and straight. The one who gets offended when he sees someone fighting. Gao Tao (name) once used it to resolve cases. (Doubts can read people's hearts, so they can tell right from wrong. Biological lie detector?)

It is recorded in "The Book of Sui Yi Ji" and "Shen Yi Jing".

Wei She

Also known as Yanwei. It has the head of a human and the body of a snake, with two heads. It is dressed in purple and has a red crown, which is as long as the chariot shaft. He hates the sound of thunder and stands with his head held high when he hears it. If you see it, you can dominate the world.

"The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Sea Nei Jing)" contains it, and "Zhuangzi (Dasheng)" says that Duke Huan of Qi once saw it.

Ps: Wen Yiduo's "Fuxi Kao" said that this is the mating statue of Fuxi and Nuwa with the head of a human and the body of a snake. (Funny, right?)

Qi Yu (sorry, I used another word)

The largest of the beasts, with a dragon head, a horse tail, and tiger claws, four hundred feet long, good at walking, and eats people. . If you meet a righteous person, you will hide it; if you meet an ungrateful person, you will eat it. (Punish evil and promote good? But based on this, we can’t understand how it hunts? How fast does it have to be for such a large body...)

"Erya (Release the Beast)" Loaded.

Spectres

The strange things of wood and stone are also said to be the essence of mountains and rivers. It looks like a three-year-old child, with red eyes and long ears, red and black, and likes to imitate human voices to confuse people.

It is recorded in "Guoyu (Part 2 of Luyu)" and "Shuowen".

(Rat Spoon) Dog

Like a dog, it can fly and eats tigers and leopards.

"Book of Zhou (Wang Hui)" contains it.

Suran

The colorful snake is also said to have two heads. When a character touches it, the head in the middle will reach the tail, the head in the middle will reach the tail, and the head and tail will come together in the middle of the waist. (I listed it mainly because in "The Art of War", "the three armies are in full force" is this snake)

It is recorded in "Shen Yi Jing (Western Wilderness Classic)" and "Nu Wu Zhi (Strange Stories)".

Anonymous story:

Sword light shooting at people (provided by invincibility)

According to legend, Emperor Han. Take the white jade seal entrusted by Prince Qin Ying. Gaodi's White Snake Sword. There are seven beads on the sword, nine-flower jade and five-color colored glaze as the sword box. The sword is in the room and the scene is still shining outside, which is no different from holding the sword. Twelve years of hard work. The blade is always like frost and snow. When you open the box and pull out the sheath, there is a sense of style and brilliance.

Jian Ke

One day when Ping Gong went to court, a bird flew around him and refused to leave. He said to Shi Kuang (name): "I heard that if the overlord is People are like phoenixes. Today, there is a bird that surrounds me all day long. Is that a phoenix?" Shi Kuang said, "There is a bird in the east called Jian Ke. It has tattoos and red feet and likes foxes. Today, my lord, I will be sure. Wear a fox fur coat and go to court. "Ping Gong said, "Yes." Shi Kuang said, "The birds are flying around you today because of the fox fur coat, not because of your morality." Ping Gong was very happy after hearing this! Not happy.

Taotie:

"Shenyi Jing·Southwestern Wilderness Jing": "There is a man in the southwest who has a hairy body and wears a pig on his head. Greed is like cruelty, hoarding money without using it, good Stealing people's grains (the original sentence of the last two sentences is "It is better to accumulate wealth than to eat people's grains", adapted from "Historical Records of the Five Emperors" by Zhengyi). "Spring and Autumn" "The gluttonous people are the untalented people of the Jinyun family."

"Zuo Zhuan: Wen Gong's Eighteenth Year" says: "The Jinyun family has untalented people who are greedy for food, take bribes, and invade and worship." Being extravagant, you can't be tired of it; you can accumulate wealth without knowing the rules; you don't distinguish between the orphans and the widows, and you don't care about the poor and the poor. The people of the world compare them to the three evils, which is called gluttony.

4 Ancient Chinese Monsters

"Lu's Spring and Autumn Period·Xianshi" says: "The gluttonous food is eaten in cycles, with a head but no body. It eats people without swallowing them, causing harm to their bodies." Luo Mi of Song Dynasty "Lu Shi·Chiyou Biography" notes: "Chiyou's god of heavenly talisman has an unusual shape. Yi artifacts from the three generations, many of which are images of Chiyou, are a warning to those who are greedy and abusive. The image is in the shape of an animal, with fleshy wings. "Kui Qi said, it is almost gluttonous.

"Zuo Zhuan" states that Taotie is "an untalented son of the Jinyun family", while the "Historical Records: The Chronicles of the Five Emperors" excerpts quote Jia Xuan as saying: "The Jinyun family, with the surname Jiang, is a descendant of Emperor Yan, who was at the time of the Yellow Emperor He was an official in Jinyun. "Chiyou's surname was Jiang, and he was also a descendant of Emperor Yan ("Lu Shi Biography of Chiyou"), so Chiyou was probably the "untalented" Taotie of the Jinyun family. In addition, the "roe deer (horning bird)" recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas: The Second Classic of Bei Ci", Guo Pu annotated that it is the Taotie in "Zuo Zhuan".

Attachment: Roe Deer (Horned Bird): "The Classic of Mountains and Seas: Three Classics of the North": "On the mountain of Gouwu... there is a beast. It looks like a sheep with a human face, and its eyes are under the armpits. It has teeth and claws, and its sound is like that of a baby. It is called a roe deer (horning bird), and it is a cannibal. "Guo Pu notes: "Because of greed for things (忄林), it cannibalizes people without finishing them, but also harms their bodies, just like in Xia Ding. "What Zuo Zhuan calls "Taotie"

Pixiu

Professor Zhang Hemin, a giant panda expert, said in an interview with reporters a few days ago that artificial breeding of giant pandas may have begun more than 4,000 years ago. forward.

Zhang Hemin said that in ancient books, giant pandas are called Pixiu. "Historical Records: The Chronicles of the Five Emperors" describes the Yellow Emperor, the head of China's "Five Emperors". His country name was "Youxiong". He not only respected bears as wild animals, but also was able to treat bears (black bears), brown bears ), Pixiu (giant panda) and other wild animals are clearly distinguished.

This history book also traces a story: more than 4,000 years ago, the Yellow Emperor commanded a tribe that had tamed tigers, leopards, bears, crabs, Pixiu and other beasts to defeat another tribe in Banquan (Zhuolu County, Hebei). The leader of the tribe, Chi You. Because the Battle of Banquan was relatively famous, the historian Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty recorded it.

Zhang Hemin said that this shows that artificial domestication of giant pandas in China may have begun more than 4,000 years ago.

In addition to "Historical Records", China's first "Shangshu" to trace ancient deeds also stated in the "Oath of Shepherd" that more than 3,000 years ago, King Wu of Zhou's troops were "like tigers and brave men." ", defeated Shang Zhouwu's army in Muye. Until later generations, Pixiu is still used as a metaphor for a brave soldier who is invincible in battle.

Another (provided by JohnnyHe):

Kunpeng: There is a fish in the North Ming Dynasty, and its name is Kun. Kun is so big that I don’t know how many thousands of miles it is; it turns into a bird, and its name is Kunpeng. It is a Peng, and its back is thousands of miles away; when it flies in anger, its wings are like clouds hanging down from the sky. "Zhuangzi"

Ghost Mother: There is a ghost mother in Xiaoyu Mountain in the South China Sea. She can give birth to ghosts of heaven and earth. She can give birth to ten ghosts in one birth. She gives birth to them in the morning and eats them in the evening. "Shu Yi Ji"

Divine Bird Dijiang: There is a divine bird in the Tianshan Mountains. It is shaped like a yellow sac, red like red fire, has six legs and four wings, and is faceless. It knows singing and dancing, and is actually an emperor. Jiang Ye. "The Classic of Mountains and Seas"

The Divine Bird of Mount Heng: The bird of Mount Heng has given birth to four sons. When their wings are ready, they will be divided into four seas, and they will be sent away with a mournful cry. "Art and Literature Collection"

Big Crab in the Sea: In the past, there was a merchant who was traveling in the middle of the sea. When he met a port, the forest was very lush, so he went to the shore in his boat and rested by the water. The forest was half-cooked and the forest disappeared. Palladium The broken cable must be removed, and the big crab can be seen carefully. "Supplementary Notes to the Classic of Mountains and Seas"

Arowana: The mausoleum of the dragon fish is located in the north, shaped like a raccoon (carp). If one day it is a shrimp, there will be a sacred person riding here to travel through the nine fields. "The Classic of Mountains and Seas"

犼(super strong)

It is shaped like a horse, one or two feet long, has scales, and is covered with fire. It can fly, eat borneol brains, and is extremely ferocious. When fighting a dragon, if you spit fire from your mouth, the dragon will be defeated.

Some people have seen a dragon fighting three dragons and two dragons alone. The fight lasted for three days and nights, and they killed one dragon and two dragons.

It is recorded in "The Story of Sui Yi".

Updated exotic animals:

Cowfish

Shaped like a calf, with green-yellow fur, likes to sleep, and makes a sound like a big cow when disturbed, and can transmit a message inside. If the skin is hung up, the hair will rise when the tide rises, and the hair will fall when the tide recedes.

It is recorded in "Natural History" and "Taiping Yulan".

Acid and

Birds. It is shaped like a snake, with four wings, six eyes and three legs. Call yourself by name. Now there is panic in the place.

It is recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Three Northern Classics)".