1. Poor Qi
In the ancient "Classic of Mountains and Seas, North Classic", Qi Qi is among the recorded ancient beasts, and is known as the four ancient beasts together with gluttony, chaos, and 梼杼. It is depicted as a ferocious monster resembling a tiger, with wings on its back, revealing its untold strength and majesty. However, what is different is that Poor Qi only listens to the sweet words of the wicked, but deaf to the good words. Its very nature makes it a representative of evil deeds that takes pleasure in harming others.
In ancient mythology, the symbolism of Qiqi is particularly profound. It not only represents the dark side of human nature, but also the embodiment of the evil forces in the world. Because of this, Qiqi is depicted in many legends as a symbol of evil, warning people to be vigilant and resist evil deeds.
2. Feast
Gluttony, the overlord of this ancient beast, has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people since ancient times in ancient mythology with the image of ferocious gluttony. Its image has left a deep imprint on the Classic of Mountains and Seas and has become synonymous with greed. Legend has it that the gluttonous was the ninth of the dragon's nine sons. In addition to the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", ancient books such as "Historical Records: The Benji of the Five Emperors" and "Zuo Chuan Notes" also recorded it.
This fierce and brutal monster feeds on everything in the world, whether it is the delicacies of the mountains and seas or the plants and trees in the world, it cannot satisfy its never-ending appetite. It is greedy and unbridled, as if it wants to devour everything in the world. The gluttonous appetite is so great that it seems to be a bottomless black hole, devouring everything endlessly.
In ancient mythology, gluttony was often portrayed as the embodiment of evil, which was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. However, in today's view, the image of gluttony also reflects the greed and desire of human beings. We should understand that greed only brings destruction, and that only contentment and happiness can make us go further on the road of life.
3, Zhu Yan
Zhu Yan, an ancient fierce beast with detailed records in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, has a similar image to an ape, but his personality is extremely fierce. Its appearance, like a harbinger before a storm, heralds the outbreak of war. Therefore, Zhu Yan is regarded as a symbol of military disaster, which is awe-inspiring. In many games and film and television works, Zhu Yan usually appears as a villain, representing evil and chaos.
4. Gu carving
Gu Carving, a fierce beast in ancient mythology, left mysterious footprints in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Nanshan Classic" like a ghost. Its chirping, like the cry of a lost baby in the middle of the night, is poignant and has a touch of eerie charm. It looks like a bird, but unlike any flying creature, it has a heavy body and no feet, but it has an amazing ability to fly. Because it needs to keep its body moist at all times, it chooses to perch on the riverside without direct sunlight, and is like a fish in water.
The eating habits of the Gu eagle are as complex and mysterious as its image. Omnivorous makes it easy to move up the food chain, but if you ask for its favorites, it's the exceptional. In that distant ancient era, Gu carvings fed on mortals and became a nightmare in people's hearts.
5. Chaos
In Zhuangzi's texts, Chaos is often depicted as a fierce god. In the Confucian classic Zuo Chuan, Chaos is described as the son of the Emperor Hong, a character who is both stupid and insignificant. Chaos was regarded as one of the "Four Evils" and was later exiled by the Holy King Shun. He acts unjustly, behaves wickedly, likes to hurt people in secret, associates with evil people, and opposes justice and beauty. Because of his confusion and incompetence, people called him "Chaos".
Some scholars believe that the Chaos Knights were secondary deities named Dijiang (Emperor of the Yangtze River) and appeared in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. According to the early myths and legends included in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, he was depicted as a deity residing on the Tianshan Mountains, with the appearance of a yellow sac, red as a flame, six legs and four wings, and a faceless face, but he knew how to sing and dance. Although Dijiang and Chaos are similar in appearance and faceless, it is difficult to determine whether they are the same image or not.
In Huainanzi, chaos appears only once when describing the universe. Heaven and earth are completely integrated, everything is chaotic and formless, and everything in the world has not yet been created. This stage is called the "beginning", from which everything originates, and it gives all things differences: birds, fish, beasts, etc. This is called the "Tao".
6、蠪侄
In the ancient Mountains and Seas Period, there was a strange monster with nine tails and nine heads, and it was the nephew. It is perched on a beautiful mountain, accompanied by gold, silver and jade, and guards endless treasures. This beast, feeding on humans, is adept at using its mournful voice to deceive people's sympathy and then devour them when they are unprepared.
In addition to the records of the "Dongshan Sutra" and the "Zhongshan Sutra", many ancient classics have also left traces of this fierce beast. The nephew's appearance is terrifying, but the greed and cruelty on his heart are even more chilling.
7、狰
It is a famous mythical beast in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Classic of the West Mountains". Its shape is like a leopard, with a red body, five tails and one horn, and it is fierce and abnormal. It dwells in the mountains of Zhangguo, its face is hideous, and its predatory ability surpasses that of tigers. It is rumored that the huge mouth of the hideous can easily eat the head of a person, and in addition to cannibalism, it also feeds on tigers and leopards. Therefore, in ancient mythology, it was intimidating and regarded as a mysterious creature.
8、蜚
In the ancient "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Dongshan Classic", there is such a mysterious creature - Xu. It resembles a sturdy cow, but it has a snake-like tail, and what is even more peculiar is that the tail is inlaid with a blazing eye. It is not an ordinary creature, but an ancient beast, known as the embodiment of disaster.
Its appearance, like a dark cloud pressing on the top, indicates misfortune and calamity. Wherever it goes, its inhabitants are in deep fear, for it is well known that the land it passes through will be accompanied by untold calamities. In ancient mythology, the appearance of the dragon was often a precursor to disaster, and it brought endless pain and fear to people.
The fear of the dragon is not out of nowhere, it is the ancient god of calamity, and every appearance is accompanied by the trembling of the earth and the wailing of the living. Its name, "蜚", seems to be a curse that makes people feel chills. In those old villages, when night falls, people sit around the fire and tell legends about the dragon, each of which is chilling and chilling.
9、狻猊
The five sons of the dragon, recorded in the "Biography of Mu Tianzi", "Hanshu Western Regions Biography", "Classic of Mountains and Seas" and other historical classics, its image is unique, the character is quiet, and the dignity is among the beasts. Whenever the beast is hungry, its own beast will automatically come up to it and become food for its mouth. This makes the fox particularly noble and powerful in ancient mythology. In ancient cultural relics, the image of the fox can often be seen as the decoration of the incense burner, which shows its important position in ancient culture.
10, Jiaolong
In the ancient "Classic of Mountains and Seas, Zhongshan Classic", the dragon is recorded in detail as a mysterious species that evolved towards the dragon. It has been tempered, and it needs to go through the heavenly tribulation that shakes the heavens and the earth before it can be feathered and become a dragon that controls the wind and clouds. Although the dragon is not a real dragon, it also has the power to call the wind and rain. However, this power is like a double-edged sword, once it gets out of control, it will cause floods, devastation of human life, and bring great disasters to the world. Therefore, in ancient mythology, the dragon symbolized both incomparable strength and a destructive power.