dragon, in themythologies,legends, andfolktalesof variouscultures, a large lizard- or serpent-like creature, conceived in some traditions as evil and in others as beneficent. InmedievalEurope, dragons were usually depicted with wings and a barbed tail and as breathing fire. In Greece the worddr...
88 Chinese mythical creatures, demons, and monsters to know about. The great Middle Kingdom is positively full of such fantastical beings.
【英译】the mythical bird Jingwei trying to fill up the sea with pebbles -- a symbol of dogged determination; fill a sea with pebbles -- to labour in vain(这个意思在中文中没有提到,是否有必要在英文中表达出来?); never yield in spite of setbacks Learning Chinese1.精卫填海这个传说讲的是...
It has been ignited by a spark struck from the hooves of celestial steeds drawing the chariot of Ra, the Egyptian sun god. Amid the flames a beautiful Arabian bird extends its golden neck and purple wings, but instead of flying off, it dances. Eventually, it is consumed by the fire and...
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Julia teaches Chinese with eChineseLearning. She has been successfully teaching for 6 years and loves reading and practices her passion for drawing in her free time. General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level) Read More Chines Folklore That You May Be Curious About: ...