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| Title: |
Some Chinese animal myths and legends |
| Author(s): |
Sowerby, A.de C. |
| Year published: |
1939 |
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Journal of the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society |
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70 |
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1-20, pls. 1-12, figs. 1-2 |
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Asia - East Asia - China
Distribution - Records
Asian Rhino Species
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| The rhinoceros, from various classical references, must have existed in China well into historical times, but by the Chou or Han period had become very rare, shortly afterwards becoming extinct. |
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Asia - East Asia - China
Culture
Asian Rhino Species
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| Legend of Chi-Lin. The Chi-Lin, called by the Westerners the Unicorn because it is usually shown with a single horn sloping backwards from the crown of the head, although it is sometimes depicted with two horns like the dragon, is also a composite animal. Its head is very similar to that of the... |
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Asia - East Asia - China
Value - Related to Horn
All Rhino Species
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| The horn is believed to have magical medicinal properties, being an antidote to poisons, for which reason it became popular as a material from which to carve drinking cups.
It is also believed to cure demon possessions.
Taken in powedered form, it gives strength and courage. |
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Some Chinese animal myths and legends
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