Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (23)

Wen Wen

Physical Description:

A bee-like insect with a forked tail and a tongue that grows backwards.

Special Properties:

It makes a loud sound.

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Ying Shao (or Baby Spoon)

Physical Description:

A magpie-like bird that has red eyes, a red beak, a white body and a tail shaped like a spoon.

Special Properties:

It makes a sound like its name.

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Nuo

Physical Description:

A mouse-like creature with a patterned forehead.

Special Properties:

Consuming its meat is a cure for big lumps on the neck.

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Hao Fish

Physical Description:

A tuna-like fish with a red mouth, red tail and red feathers.

Special Properties:

Consuming its meat is a cure for a disease that produces white spots on the skin.