🚀 Embark on a Journey Through the Mythic Skies with Wings of Myth: The Second Book in the Mystical Creatures Series 🦅

Throughout the vast expanse of human imagination, birds have always soared beyond mere physical existence. They have served as divine messengers, symbols of unparalleled freedom, and harbingers of transformative change. From the colossal Roc that casts its mighty shadow over the Arabian deserts to the immortal Phoenix, rising from its own ashes, these mythical birds have captivated our collective consciousness for millennia.

I am beyond excited to present my latest ebook, Wings of Myth: The Ultimate Ranking of Legendary Birds, the highly anticipated second volume in the Mystical Creatures series. This follows the acclaimed debut, Rise of the Dragon Lords: A Ranked Journey Through Mythical Serpents and Guardians, which explored the enigmatic world of mythical serpents and guardians.

Wings of Myth is not just another book; it is an epic exploration through the celestial realms of mythology. This installment offers a comprehensive ranking of the most awe-inspiring and revered avian legends from various cultures around the world. Each chapter delves deep into the stories and significance of these legendary birds, uncovering their profound impact on human culture and their deep symbolic meanings.

In this journey, you will traverse through tales of divine creation, guardianship, cunning trickery, prophetic visions, and divine wrath. Discover the reasons behind the veneration and fear of these majestic creatures, and understand how their legends have shaped our perceptions of the cosmos and our place within it.

Prepare to be enthralled as you delve into a world where the skies are governed by legends. From the majestic Roc, whose wings span the horizon, to the fiery Phoenix, reborn in glory, Wings of Myth promises an unforgettable experience that is both enchanting and enlightening.

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Step into a realm where the skies are ruled by legends and let Wings of Myth guide you through a breathtaking journey of discovery and wonder.

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ONI (Demon)

Oni (鬼 Demon?) is a common word in modern Japanese for wild-type, beast-men that are usually youkai with a fierce, ferocious appearance. Demons are a common theme in Japanese art and literature. The image of Japanese demons is often taken from Chinese demons (Journey to the West) such as Kim Giac, Ngan Giac, or Niu Ma Vuong. Descriptions of demons vary, but usually they have a fierce, hideous appearance, with claws, and sharp horns on their heads. They often wear tiger skins, loincloths holding a weapon called Kanabou (wolf tooth mace). The Oni demon has the face of someone from hell, which has long been associated with the image of the Bull Demon King. It has bulging eyes and very long horns accompanied by a wicked smile with two pairs of sharp fangs. Hair is always left loose. They usually have red, blue or black bodies. The Oni demon has a background that often wraps around a tiger skin, wielding iron spikes to break people's heads. Completely silent and devilish. Oni are essent

Imugi

Korean folk mythology states that most dragons were originally imugis (Korean: 이무기; RR: Imugi), or lesser dragons, which were said to resemble gigantic serpents. Appearance: Imugi is a small dragon, shaped like a python. Another explanation states that Imugi has the form of a sea dragon, but has no legs, small horns, and cannot fly. The Imugi are far inferior to the Dragons in both physical and magical aspects. According to other accounts, Imugi was a primeval dragon Personality: They are large, benevolent, python-like creatures that live in water or caves, and their sighting is associated with good luck. Intelligence: They are also not very intelligent, and are considered the bottom class in Dragon race society. Legend: Korean folk myths say that most dragons were originally Imugis. There are a few different versions of Korean folklore depicting imugis aspiring to be full-fledged dragons. Koreans think that an Imugi can become a real dragon, or yong or mireu, if it catches a Yeouiju

XUANWU (Black Tortoise /Northern - Black – Water /The Four Great God Beasts)

Origin: China The four great beasts are what modern people call Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, Xuanwu. They are actually not divine beasts, but gods. In ancient times, they were also known as the four spirits of the sky. They are the product of the ancient star worship. The four beasts are integrated into the five elements and directions, represented by different colors: Eastern blue is wood, western white is gold, southern red is fire, northern black is water, and central yellow is soil. According to legend, Xuanwu was born in the early days of the universe. large Tortoise, surrounded by a snake. Xuanwu absorbed chaotic aura so he brought great power, to split mountains, to open the land. Xuanwul is a very ancient Chinese god. It is a god of Snake god and Tortoise Sprits, with a Tortoise -like body but surrounded by a snake. The snake itself is a symbol of fertility and proliferation, considered by the ancients as a symbol of mating, reproduction and reproduction of men and women. Whereas,

Long (Chinese dragon)

Character Profile Name Long Other names Loong, lung, Oriental dragon, Eastern dragon, Chinese dragon Type/Species Snake-like dragon, hybrid creature, scaly creature, the god Size Various sizes from large to extremely giant Capacity Individual longs will possess one or more of the following abilities: Control rain, water, wind, thunder, fire, wood, ground, metal… Color Each individual will have different colors, such as: white, black, red, blue, yellow... Subtype(s) Unknown Parents Long Children Long, jiaolong… Activity cycle Unknown Diet Unknown Origin Chinese mythology Terrain The water, the caves, the sky, the mountains The Chinese dragon, also known as the loong, long or lung (Chinese: 龍 / 龙), is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture at large. Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. They traditionally symbolize potent and

Yong (Mireu)

Character Profile Name Yong Other names Mireu , ryong Type/Species Snake-like dragon, hybrid creature, scaly creature, the god. Size Huge Capacity Bringing rain and cloud Color blue, red, yellow, green, or brown Subtype(s) Yong wang Parents Unknown Children Eggs Activity cycle Unknown Diet Mammals Origin Korean mythology Terrain The water A sky dragon, essentially the same as the Chinese lóng. Like the lóng, yong and the other Korean dragons are associated with water and weather. In pure Korean, it is also known as ‘mireu’. Appearance: In Korean, dragons are known as “yong” or “ryong.” In appearance, they can have deer antlers, a snake belly, a fish tail, claws, and whiskers. They can also be a number of colours like blue, red, yellow, green, or brown. The Korean Yong is a long thin dragon making it a subspecies of the Asian Long. They are narrower and longer than Chinese Long and can also be distinguished by having 4 toes relative to a Long’s 5 or Ryu’s

YINGZHAO

Yingzhao is the god of Huaijiang mountain, also the god that oversees Pingpu of the natural grassland under the Shiwei Emperor's rule. Yingzhao has a human face, horse body, tiger zebra, has wings on his back, so he can fly in the air and travel the world. Yingzhao has participated in hundreds of battles against evil gods and has been one of the patron of peace for generations. Yingzhao is also a friend of the flower god. Yingzhao is responsible for taking care of the group of divine beasts called Tulu. Although it looks like a sheep and has four horns, it is a man-eating beast. Yingzhao responsible for taking care of the group of sacred beasts named Tulu did not allow them to eat people. Yingzhao is also responsible for guarding the group of sacred birds named Qinyuan , and they are not allowed to eat people, wound people or other animals. Yingzhao is also responsible for looking after tree birds with six heads, as well as dragons, serpents , leopards , and various plants and anim

FENGHUANG (Chinese phoenix)

Origin: China Fenghuang were originally the mythological birds of the East Asian people influenced by Chinese civilization. It is a ruling animal above all other birds. Previously, the male was called Feng and the female was called Huang, but today, the distinction between male and female has almost disappeared and Feng and Huang have been mixed together into a female entity. is Fenghuang, so that it can pair with the Dragon, which is the animal of masculinity. The Han people often use the expression "Descendants of the Dragon" as a sign of their racial identity. In the Western world, such as English speakers, call it Chinese phoenix Phoenix bird is described with the following characteristics: chicken head, swallow jaw, snake neck, turtle back, peacock tail, 5-color wings and 6 meters high. It represents six celestial bodies that today can be understood roughly as: head is heaven, eyes are sun, back is moon, wings are wind, feet are earth and tail are planets. Its feathers r

Lung dragon

There were eight known species of lung dragon Yu lung (Carp dragon; the larval stage for the rest of the lung dragons) Chiang lung (River dragon) Li lung (Earth dragon) Lung wang (Sea dragon) Pan lung (Coiled dragon) Shen lung (Spirit dragon) T'ien lung (Celestial dragon) Tun mi lung (Typhoon dragon) Abilities Unlike most other dragons, most lungs did not have breath weapons. Instead, they had other powerful magical abilities, which varied among their kinds. All lung dragons could detect the thoughts of other creatures. They could turn invisible at will and polymorph into the shape of just about any small to large creature that they wanted. Lung dragons could also shift to other planes of existence. Personality Unlike chromatic and metallic dragons, lung dragons had a wide range of moral and ethical alignments. Society Most lung dragons were members of the Celestial Bureaucracy, serving with specific tasks, depending on the species of lung. At the very least, lung dragons spoke the

Jiaolong

Character Profile Name Jiaolong Other names Jiao Type/Species Long dragon, the hornless dragon, scaly creature Size Large Capacity Dominate the water creatures Color Blue gray Subtype(s) The hornless dragon Parents The true dragon Children Unknown Activity cycle Live in the water Diet Unknown Origin Chinese mythology Terrain The water, the ground Jiaolong is the second evolution of a true dragon. When the Python (long) evolves, the body will have scales and four legs, the head is longer, the mouth is larger, the teeth grow more and sharp, it is called Jiaolong, so Jiaolong is defined as a scaly dragon Appearance: Jiaolong’s appearance is almost similar to that of a crocodile. Jiaolong has no horns and lives in water or rivers. They evolve into True Dragons as long as they survive the disaster. They are both strong and have the power of dragons. Some of Jiao’s descriptions are as follows: Jiao is a dragon that resembles a four-legged snake. Jiao has a small h

LONGMA (Dragon Horse)

Longma is the reincarnation of a Qilin, a special combination of dragons, Quilin and horses. It is a horned mascot and a dragon mane, body of a musk deer, scaly body of a Qilin, legs and hooves of a horse; "8.5 meters high, long neck, wings on either side, dipped in water without getting wet, there is an ancient map on the back". In Hue, Vietnam, the image of Longma appears most often on the screens, a "typical product" of Hue. It is a picture of a Longma with her back carrying Ha Do, her feet surfing on the water waves, her head reaching out to the clouds. Longma also appeared on the royal court and temple in the Nguyen court and is often accompanied by other mascots such as turtles, Qilins or phoenixes. In China it is often shown running on water waves. It is often understood that: Long is a dragon, a dragon rises, means toss, represents meridians, time - the code is a horse, running across, is the diaphragm, representing latitude, space. Thus, Longma represents t

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