Chinese Lore- a selection of mythical fauna (25)

Dai Bird

Physical Description:

An owl-like bird with three eyes and ears.

Special Properties:

Its call sounds like that of deers. Consuming its meat cures diseases to do with too much moisture.

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Yao

Physical Description:

A pheasant-like bird with a long tail, a red body and an indigo beak.

Special Properties:

The sound its makes sounds like its name. Consuming its meat prevents nightmares.

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Qie Zhi

Physical Description:

An owl-like bird with a white head and red body.

Special Properties:

It has fire resistance.

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Qing Geng

Physical Description:

A magpie-like bird with whites eyes, a white beak, an indigo body and a white tail.

Special Properties:

The sound it makes sounds like its name. It is resistant to diseases.