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Key Takeaway: The Shan Hai Jing (山海经) is a layered early Chinese text describing mountains, waters, peoples, resources, deities, and extraordinary beings.
The Shan Hai Jing (山海经) is a layered early Chinese text describing mountains, waters, peoples, resources, deities, and extraordinary beings. 神兽 is a broad later term for divine or spirit beasts; individual counts and classifications vary by edition and counting method. • A cry like a child, a mountain of jade • Heaven's rain-bringer, war's decider • When peace is near, it appears
In the Chinese mythological tradition, as recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas and other ancient texts, The Shan Hai Jing (山海经) is a layered early Chinese text describing mountains, waters, peoples, resources, deities, and extraordinary beings.
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When peace is near, it appears
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how to understand Mythical Creatures
The Shan Hai Jing (山海经) is a layered early Chinese text describing mountains, waters, peoples, resources, deities, and extraordinary beings..