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SNAKE is often called “xiaolong” (small dragon) in Chinese culture, not only because the similarity in appearance, but also due to the mysterious features of the creature in ancient people’s view.
It is footless, yet moves fast; it looks soft, yet fierce in attack; it thrives in summer and sleeps in winter. Curious and fear surround the creature and various legends were created about the snake, including some snake-shaped mythical creatures with great power.
Xiushe 修蛇
Huashe 化蛇
Goushe (hook snake) 钩蛇
Mingshe (sounding snake) 鸣蛇
Mingshe is, basically, shaped like a snake except for the four wings on its body. Its voice is as loud as a big bell.
Wind comes when mingshe is seen.
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