Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing; for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a monkey with a human face; and for the Kuiniu wild yak or buffalo.

In the ethereal valleys and misty mountain ranges of Chinese mythology, where creatures of wonder roam and ancient spirits reside, one will find the Kui—an enigmatic creature that’s a …

Kui, or Kui dragon A creature seen in the decoration of Chinese bronzes from the Shang dynasty, which became a popular motif on archaistic wares in a variety of media. The dragon, which has a turned-up snout, is always shown in profile with only one leg visible.

This article provides an overview of Kui’s importance, including his association as the inventor of music and dance, as well as his depiction as a mountain demon or rain god, often linked with the majestic and mythical kui dragon.

Kui (Chinese: 夔; pinyin: kuí; Wade–Giles: k'uei) is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology. Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing; for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a monkey with a human face; and for the ...

Another figure associated with the term Kui is a one-legged mountain demon or rain-god, who is said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a monkey with a human face.

Kui 夔 was, according to the book Shanhaijing 山海經, a beast living on Mt. Liubo 流波山 in the Eastern Sea. Its skin was used by the Yellow Emperor 黃帝 to make a drum to invoke rain and wind. Kui is therefore seen as identical to the thunder gods ( leishen 雷神), with a human face and the body of a dragon.

Oct 12, 2024 · Kui (Chinese pinyin ku WadeGiles k'uei) is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology. Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing for the onelegged mountain demon or raingod Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a

Kui (Chinese: 夔; pinyin: kuí; Wade–Giles: k'uei) is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology. Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing; for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a monkey with a human face; and for the ...

Kui (夔; kuí) is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology. Classic texts use this name for the legendary musician Kui who invented music and dancing; for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god Kui variously said to resemble a Chinese dragon, a drum, or a …