The book of mountains and seas is an ancient book in China that describes ancient strange things. It was roughly written by the people of the state of Chu or Bashu from the middle and late Warring States period to the junior middle school of the Han Dynasty. This is a very absurd book. It records and describes many absurd deeds and magical animals. It seems very incredible now. Many modern scholars believe that this book is not a book at once, and the author may not be alone. This article will take you to see the incredible ten beasts recorded in the book of mountains and seas.
10. Zhu fan
Its shape is similar to that of an ape. It is covered with white hair and only has a touch of bright red on its feet and back. It is said that as long as it appears, it means disaster.
9. Ferocious
It's a bit like our leopard today, but there is a sharp corner on the top of the head and five tails behind it. Its cry is like a stone hitting together.
8. Heavenly dog
This is the Tiangou in the ancient lunar eclipse phenomenon 'Tiangou eats the moon'. It is a divine beast that resists fierce prey. It is said that it lives on a deserted mountain.
7. Lingyu
You can tell by its name that it is a kind of fish, but it has a human face and human hands and feet. It can live in the sea and on land.
6. Nine Tailed Fox
This is no stranger to everyone. It is described in many screen works. It is white and has nine tails. It is good at luring human men.
5. Gu Diao
The shape is extremely terrible, like the symbiosis of several animals. It has a long tail and a carved mouth, and its cry is like a crying baby.
4. Singing snake
In addition to being an exotic animal, it is also one of the ancient sacred animals. It has a snake like body but wings. Its appearance represents the imminent drought.
3. Ying Long
The dragon is the totem of our nation, but this kind of dragon is extremely cruel and tyrannical. It is said that it killed countless people. Later, it went to the south, resulting in the rain in the south.
2. Nephew
The shape is extremely frightening. It has nine heads. Each head has a big mouth. It often uses crying to lure humans, and finally swallows humans.
1. Xing Tian
It is very different from other beasts. It is more like a man. It is said that it came back to life after fighting and died, and became extremely powerful and invincible.
No matter whether these animals really exist or not, we can't help lamenting the richness of the imagination of the ancient people.