Near or far, wherever you may travel, whether upon the earth, through the skies, or over the seas, you will find creatures of strange forms and abilities. So in the heavens, too, are beasts of many different kinds. The Qilin, the Fenghuang, the Gui, and the Pixiu are creatures of mystical attributes that roam the skies and wild lands, heralds of luck, sought by kings and the wise and upright. May knowledge of them prepare you for what tidings and blessings follow in their wake, should you be fortunate enough to see one.

On this episode of The Mythographist, we answer questions like, "which one of these magical animals would make the best pet?" and, "why doesn't the pixiu poop out all the treasure he eats?"

 

Written, narrated, and produced by Jaer Christie

Research by Jaer Christie & Elena Tung

Music: "Dancing Abroad" by Shaoqing Luna Li - all via https://filmmusic.io/u/sqluna/music

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license