Now Viewing: nian_(mythology)Tag type: General 年獸 年兽 A Nian is a Chinese_mythology beast that lives under the sea or in the mountains. Once each spring, on or around Chinese_New_Year, it comes out of hiding to attack people, and prefers children. Weaknesses of the Nian are loud noises, and the colour Red. The Chinese Lion_dance is known to have originated from the legend of the Nian. Wikipedia article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian Other Wiki Information Last updated: 01/04/18 11:25 PM by surveyork This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |