Traditions -> Myths and Legends

Bixi

: Houyi, also called simply Yi, was the hero who shot the suns in the ancient mythology of China.

: A small town named Eerjiegou near the estuary of Liaohe River has served as the foothold and...

: In the ancient time, people did not know the existence of fire; let alone how to make use of it....

Looking like a turtle, Bixi is fond of carrying heavy loads. He carries a stele all the year round. The image of the uncomplaining animal with unusual strength can be easily found in temples and ancestral halls. It is said that touching the animal could bring good luck.

The Nine Sons of the Dragon

Legend has it that the dragon has nine sons, but none has grown into a dragon, with each having his own appearance.

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Chiwen

Chiwen

Chiwen looks somewhat like a lizard without a tail. He likes to gaze around in precarious areas.
Pulao

Pulao

Shaped like a dragon, but smaller in size, Pulao likes to roar.
Bi'an

Bi'an

Also called "Xianzhang", Bi'an looks like a tiger. He's very powerful and interested in prisons and judicial cases.
Taotie

Taotie

Taotie looks like a wolf and is extremely fond of eating.
Qiuniu

Qiuniu

Qiuniu looks like a small yellow dragon with scales and loves music.
Yazi

Yazi

Looking like a jackal, Yazi stares at things with angry eyes and he's fond of bloody killings.
Suanni

Suanni

"Suanni" was originally the alias of the lion, so he looks like a lion. He likes smoke and fire and is fond of sitting.
Jiaotu

Jiaotu

Jiaotu is like a mussel or a snail that's tight-lipped by nature.