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Boyi

猼訑
Bóyí
AuspiciousSouthern MountainsBoon
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基山……有兽焉,其状如羊,九尾四耳,其目在背,其名曰猼訑,佩之不畏。

《南山经》
In Plain WordsVernacular

基山的猼訑,形如羊而有九尾四耳,眼睛长在背上;佩其皮毛能令人无所畏惧。

A sheep-like beast of Mount Ji with nine tails, four ears and eyes set in its back. To wear its hide is to know no fear.