the list goes on. However, when the fantastic beast in question is drawn from real-life folklore — like the zouwu or qilin, both of which come from Chinese mythology — it's especially ...

Wacky Races has got nothing on the story behind the Chinese Zodiac ... the competition between a dozen creatures to decide their spot in the order of the 12-year cycle makes for a fascinating ...

Dragons are mythical creatures that have captivated humans for centuries, appearing in various cultures and folklore around the world. In Chinese culture, these creatures are seen as majestic and ...

Gyuki is a beast from popular Western Japanese folklore ... A Fengxi, or Hoki in Japanese, is a demonic boar from stories in ...