2026-01-16
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chimeras
monsters and myths
Haetae: The Fire Eater
The Guardian of Seoul. It has the body of a lion, the scales of a dragon, and a diet of pure fire and injustice. It watches the gates, judging all who pass.
korean-folklorefirejustice+3
monsters and myths
Nue: The Chimera of Night
It has the face of a monkey, the body of a tanuki, the legs of a tiger, and a snake for a tail. The Nue is a creature of nightmares, hiding in black clouds and bringing illness to emperors.
2026-01-16
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japanese-folkloreyokaichimeras+2
monsters and myths
Qilin: The Omen of Peace
It steps so lightly that it does not bend the blades of grass. It has the scales of a dragon, the body of a deer, and the heart of a saint. When the Qilin appears, the world changes.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
chinese-mythologydivine-beastsomens+2