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Overview
Qiezhi inhabits Mount Ju in the Shanhaijing’s ninth central itinerary. It resembles an owl with a red body and white head. It can ward off fire.
The mountain’s waters contain unusual snakes and fish, and its land supports named cattle and other animals. Qiezhi’s red body and white head distinguish the protective bird within that mixed account of local inhabitants.
Origins & earliest records
China; Shanhaijing Central Mountains
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Shanhaijing, Central Mountains
Ninth central itinerary; Mount Ju
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Primary records and illustrations
Shanhaijing
Central Mountains. Ninth central itinerary; Mount Ju
Specific named received text directly read: 竊脂. Historical image not yet assigned.
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- Primary text transcriptionShanhaijing Central Mountains received primary textResearch access: 2026-10-05
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