It was a monstrously large feline-like beast with a striped body, scraggly mane, four fangs that curled out of its mouth, long sharp claws, and a disproportionately long, ruffled multicoloured tail. Zouwus were incredibly powerful and fast, capable of travelling 1,000 miles in a day. [1]

Zouyu (Chinese: 騶虞), also called zouwu (騶吾) or zouya (騶牙), is a legendary creature mentioned in old Chinese literature. The earliest known appearance of the characters 騶虞 (zou yu) is in the Book of Songs, [1][2] but J.J.L. Duyvendak describes that the interpretation of that little poem as referring to an animal of that name is "very doubtful". [1]

又作驺虞zōu yú古之仁兽，非自死之兽不食。 释义： 林氏 国有一种珍奇的野兽，大小与老虎差不多，身上有五种颜色的斑纹，尾巴比身子长，名称是驺吾，骑上它可以日行千里。 兽名。 即驺虞。 [1] 另，“吾”应为“御”或“圄”的通假，读做yù。 《尚书大传》云：‘ 散宜生 之于陵氏取怪兽，大不辟虎狼间，尾倍其身，名曰虞。 ’ 郑康成 注云：‘虞， 驺虞 也。 ’是郑以‘虞’即此经之驺吾，则于陵氏即林氏国也，‘于’为发声，‘陵’、‘林’声近；‘虞’、‘吾’之声又相近，故驺虞亦即驺吾也。 《康 …

A five-coloured Chinese beast that resembled an elephant-sized cat, the Zouwu had a striped coat, straggly mane and four fangs that curled out of its mouth. It also had a distinctive long and multi-coloured tail.

May 26, 2022 · Gracing the silver screen as one of many magical creatures that protagonist Newt Scamander comes across is a radiant crossbreed of a lion and a tiger, known as the zouwu (騶吾; zau1 ng4) or zouyu (騶虞; zau1 jyu4). In the film, prancing along Parisian streets, the zouyu wreaks havoc until zoologist Scamander captures it.

Oct 24, 2024 · The Zouwu, a mythical creature from Chinese mythology, is often referred to as the “Beast of the South.” It is a fascinating symbol steeped in cultural significance, embodying various attributes such as power, protection, and wisdom.

Feb 15, 2019 · The Chinese Zouwu is described by JKR as “a giant cat-like creature with a long plumed tail”, “a monstrous cat the size of an elephant, five colored with a tail the size of a python.” In an interview JKR also says the Zouwu is “five-coloured”. It is not mentioned in Newt’s bestseller “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (FB)

Apr 5, 2023 · In legends, the zouwu is described as a “righteous”, noble animal, which only appears during the rule of a benevolent and sincere monarch. It is said to be as fierce-looking as a tiger, but...

King Wu of Zhou (Chinese: 周武王; pinyin: Zhōu Wǔ Wáng; died c. 1043 BCE), personal name Ji Fa, was the founding king of the Chinese Zhou dynasty. The chronology of his reign is disputed but is generally thought to have begun around 1046 BCE …