Pantheon: Japanese, Chinese
Classification: Yokai
Translation: Congratulations, Long Life
Made From:
The head of a rat, the ears of a rabbit, the horns of an ox, the comb of a rooster, the beard of a goat, the neck of a dragon, the mane of a horse, the shoulders of a tiger, the arms of a monkey, the back of a boar, the hind legs of a dog, and the tail of a snake.
Key Points
- Japanese Chimera made from animals on the Chinese zodiac
Brief Bio
In Japanese mythology, Kotobuki (寿) is a yōkai, specifically a chimera, associated with good luck and congratulations. It is depicted as a creature with the body parts of all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. The name "Kotobuki" itself means "congratulations" or "long life" in Japanese, further emphasizing its auspicious nature.
Kotobuki 寿
