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- Nian - Wikipedia
According to Chinese mythology, the nian lives under the sea or in the mountains The Chinese character nian more usually means "year" or "new year" The earliest written sources that refer to the nian as a creature date to the early 20th century
- The Story of Nian: The Beast That Brought New Year Traditions
Nian, a mythical beast in Chinese folklore, holds a significant place in the cultural tapestry of China With its fearsome reputation, Nian is not just a creature of terror but is intricately linked to the celebration of the Lunar New Year
- Chinese New Year Story, Legend of Monster Nian - TravelChinaGuide
According to the ancient Chinese legend, in ancient time, there was a ferocious monster named “Nian” with sharp teeth and horns Secluding itself in the dark sea for a long time, the beast would go onshore by the end of the lunar year and hunt people and livestock
- Top 3 Famous Chinese New Year Stories: Legend of Monster Nian
In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian (年, or Nianshou 年兽) with a long head and sharp horns It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up every New Year's Eve to eat people and livestock in nearby villages
- Legend of Nian - Chinese Customs - Nations Online Project
According to a Chinese legend a terrible monster (pictured sometimes with features of a lion, unicorn, and ox), a really giant, monstrous creature by the name of ‘Nian’ lived in the mountains and would come down at the end of the year to destroy the fields, crops and animals and to terrorize people or even kill them all
- Nian Chinese New Year Monster - Mythology Vault
With a face reminiscent of a lion and a body akin to a dog, the Nian is an imposing figure in Chinese folklore Its stature, dwarfing even an elephant, and its elongated, razor-sharp horns add to its formidable persona
- Nian: A Chinese New Year Monster - Mythical Encyclopedia
Nian is a creature from Chinese mythology that is often associated with the Lunar New Year According to legend, this beast lived under the sea or in the mountains and would come out during the New Year’s Eve to hunt people and livestock
- Nian – The Lunar Beast of Terror - Beast and Myth
Described in hushed voices by the elderly and half-believed by the young, the Nian is no ordinary beast It is a terror of the dark season, a creature that emerges when the old year dies, seeking to devour and destroy before the new year can begin
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