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The Bai Ze is a sacred creature from Chinese mythology and a symbol of goodness and joy.
Description[]
The creature was first mentioned in an ancient text dating back to 317 and 420 AD. The Bai Ze was first described as having the head of a dragon with the body of a goat with a single horn protruding from its forehead. However, the appearance of the Bai Ze differs depending on the interpretation and today the beast is most commonly depicted with a horned head with the face of a white tiger, crowned with long white hair and two sets of horns and additional eyes on its back. Its body tends to resemble that of a goat.
The Bai Ze is said to be a wise and compassionate creature, and is a revered entity that wards off evil.
Sightings[]
China[]
While patrolling the eastern lands, the Yellow Emperor, Huáng Dì, encountered the Bai Ze. The Bai Ze bestowed upon him a remarkable gift: a guide detailing the forms and behaviors of 11,520 supernatural creatures, along with methods to overcome their hauntings and attacks. Grateful, Huáng Dì recorded this knowledge in the Bai Ze Tu, a now-lost book whose fragments still exist in other texts.
Japan[]
The Bai Ze has also appeared in Japanese mythology, under the name Hakutaku. Sightings of the Hakutaku or 白澤 are depicted similarly to those of the Bai Ze in China; as a creature resembling a lion with horns and additional eyes, known for its intelligence and understanding of human speech. Believed to consume bad dreams and evil experiences, the Hakutaku is revered as a protector against misfortune. Hanging its picture is thought to ward off afflictions and invite blessings. Its presence in Japanese culture symbolizes protective qualities.
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