Animals of Chinese mythology
Illustrations for the series "Animals of Chinese Mythology".
2018 year
The Tiger
Tiger is considered a symbol of military valor and strength in eastern culture.
Chinese Dragon
Chinese dragon personifies the element of water. It is believed that the dragon is a symbol of a good start - Yang.
The monkey
The monkey in the mythology of China is called the Sacred Animal. The monkey king is very popular. Many legends have been written about him. In Eastern culture, the monkey is the darling.
The Rooster
The rooster is considered a symbol of the sun and heavenly fire. The roots of such a correspondence goes into mythology. Like the sun, he “counts the time”, announcing the world of the arrival of a new day with his cry.
The Dog
Since ancient times, dogs in China and Japan have played an important role in religion, folklore and mythology. A written record of 4,000 years ago about the education and breeding of dogs has been preserved. The dog of the Chinese means loyalty, unshakable loyalty. The arrival of the dog means future prosperity.
P. S. In my opinion, this is the brightest illustration that I immediately fell in love.
P. S. In my opinion, this is the brightest illustration that I immediately fell in love.
The Peacock
The peacock is the bird of kings.
