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This section contains information about phenomena that are generally believed to have a supernatural, mystical nature, and the very existence of which is currently in doubt.Phenomena Hierarchy

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Added	Sun, 11/11/2018
Hierarchy	Phenomena Неизвестные существа Водные существа Беюй
Другие названия	Lingyu
Область распространения	China
Характерные признаки	→ → → → → → → → → → → Place → Reservoir
Sources	К. Королев Китайская мифология: Энциклопедия, 2007 bestiary.us terme.ru

In ancient Chinese mythology, a monstrous turtle fish or a one-horned dragon fish with four legs.

According to various descriptions, she has the body of a fish, and the head, arms and legs are human.

This huge (could easily swallow a boat) fish lived in the sea, but could also live on land. The creature's back and belly are covered with sharp spikes. As soon as the fish appeared on the surface of the sea, a fierce wind began to blow and large waves rose.

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