Nian the chinese monster

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Pirate3D Design Competition This is my Sculpting Exercise challenge, hope you guys like it. Software: sculptris Story of Nian the chinese monster According to Chinese mythology, a creature named Nian lives under the sea or in the mountains. Each spring, on or around Chinese New Year, it comes out of hiding to attack people, and targets children especially. The weakness of Nian are its sensitivity to loud noises, and fear of the colour Red. The Chinese Lion dance has its origins from a legend about Nian's attack on a village. The villagers discussed how to make Nian leave them in peace after the attack. They hit drums, plates, and empty bowls to create loud banging sounds that scared Nian away. They also wore red robes and threw firecrackers. According to this myth, Nian never appeared in the village again. It was still believed to exist, but never expected to make an appearance to humans again. The villagers continued to do what they needed to drive it away, and over time, this became a tradition. The Lion dance is known to have originated from this legend of Nian's attack on a village. This dance has been practiced for generations, and its traditions continue to be passed down today.