The following is a list of legendary creatures recorded from Chinese mythology (中國神話动物清单).

Baihu

A

B

The Black Tortoise

C

Guardian lions in Beijing

D

A Denglong

F

  • Feng (mythology), an edible monster that resembles a two-eyed lump of meat and magically grows back as fast as it is eaten.
  • Fenghuang, Chinese phoenix
Fenghuang
A Hulijing
  • Fuzhu, a Chinese deer with four horns, possessing a gentle countenance, a likeness to be clean, and usually appears during periods of flood.
  • Fuzanglong, the dragon of hidden treasures.

H

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

Qilin at Qingyang Palace
Qilins and Elephants at a Spirit Way

R

  • Ruishi, Chinese guardian lions.
Ming Dynasty era stone lion

S

T

Three legged crow in a Mural from the Han Dynasty
Statue of a heavenly horse (Tianma)

W

X

  • Xiangliu, venomous nine-headed snake-like monster that brings floods and destruction.
  • Xiao (mythology), name for multiple types of mythical creatures.
  • Xiaotianquan, a mythological dog.
  • Xiezhi, a creature which symbolises justice.
  • Xingtian

Y

Z

See also

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