鵸 (qí) - A mythical bird from Chinese mythology, said to
鵸 · qí
A mythical bird from Chinese mythology, said to have three heads and six tails, mentioned in ancient texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
A mythical bird from Chinese mythology, said to
Usage highlights
Mythical bird 鵸Three鵸 from mythology鵸 in ancient texts鵸 with six tails
Synonyms
- 三头鸟— three-headed bird (general term for similar mythical creatures)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The 鵸 is a mythical creature (鵸) from Chinese mythology.
- Ancient texts describe the three-headed bird (三首鸟) called 鵸.
- The Classic of Mountains and Seas mentions the 鵸 (山海经中的鵸).
Collocations
- Mythical bird 鵸(鵸鸟)
- Three-headed 鵸(三头鵸)
- 鵸 from mythology(神话中的鵸)
- 鵸 in ancient texts(古籍中的鵸)
- 鵸 with six tails(六尾鵸)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经), an important compilation of Chinese mythology and geography.
- Represents one of many fantastical creatures in Chinese mythological tradition.
- Often depicted with multiple heads and tails, characteristic of mythical beasts in Chinese folklore.