Chinese folklore

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a painting of a peacock and flowers in the water with a crescent moon above it

Fenghuang is a type of mythical creature, with colorful feather, respected as the King of Birds, and the symbolism of a peaceful, flourishing era. 《尔雅·释鸟》记载:“瑞应,鸟也。鸡头、蛇颈、燕颔、龟背、鱼尾、五彩色,高六尺许。出,为王者之嘉瑞。” Picture from 莫醒182.

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an image of a red and black dragon on a white background with the caption instagram

The unique style of artwork from the far east has inspired creatives around the world. One of the popular figures from Chinese mythology that has become a symbol of the culture is the Chinese Dragon. Unlike the winged reptilian dragon creatures from Western mythology, the East Asian dragons have more of an animal-like appearance with […]

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