Some of the wildest legends may actually be rooted in reality. Ancient people didn’t have science textbooks, just bones in ...

But Chinese culture is not alone in revering dragons. Several others have a strong affiliation with the mythical beasts, whether in their folklore, traditional art or cultural practices.

Dragons, double-headed rats and blood-drinking sword-wielding tigers; Black Myth: Wukong is filled with fantastical creatures, known as Yaoguai, who have their origin in Chinese Mythology ...

Mythological creatures are in essence the manifestations ... They dubbed it “不可杀”, or “bu ke sha” – Chinese for “can’t be killed”. In time, that name evolved into Bulgasal ...

These scaly, mythical creatures appear in the lore of countless ... Dragons’ claws plunge 4,000 years deep into Chinese culture. In Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, these legged, fanged ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids ... and carp over the Chinese dragon, and in Europe tales of fire-spitting dragons may have origins in volcanic eruption ...

This year’s theme delves into the world of Chinese folklore, Featuring glowing mythical creatures that move, speak and even breathe smoke. “This is a way to see the zoo in a completely new ...

Whatever his motivations, the advice and abilities he grants are essential for dealing with the not-so friendly creatures you ... have⁠ their origins in Chinese mythology. Others from the ...