Chinese New Year Story - Legend of Monster Nian - TravelChinaGuide According to the ancient Chinese legend, in ancient time, there was a ferocious monster named “Nian” with sharp teeth and horns Secluding itself in the dark sea for a long time, the beast would go onshore by the end of the lunar year and hunt people and livestock
The Monster Behind Chinese New Year | The World of Chinese Still, folk legends generally agree that nian is a monster that lives either in the sea or the forest, and comes out once a year on the night before the new year to wreak havoc on humankind It is said to have a single horn on its head, sharp teeth, and a ferocious look in its eyes