What does the Nian beast look like in history?

Nian beast comes from ancient myths and legends. In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian, which was shaped like a one-horned lion. It's a demon in myths and legends.

The legend about the appearance of Nian beast is also controversial among the people.

Legend 1:

In ancient times, there was an evil beast with four corners and four feet-Xi. In winter, because of the lack of food due to heavy snow, he often went to nearby villages to find food. Because of its huge size, bad temper and ferocity, it has brought great disasters to the villagers.

Legend 2:

According to legend, there was a monster named Nian in ancient China, with long tentacles and sharp teeth. The eyes are fierce. Nian lived on the seabed for many years, and climbed ashore every New Year's Eve, devouring livestock and killing people.

Legend 3:

It is said that Nian beast is big and small, more than ten feet long, and its eyes are like two bells, coming and going like the wind; It makes the sound of "Nian ~" when it barks, hence the name "Nian Beast".

Legend 4:

In ancient times, there was a fierce monster; Scattered in the mountains, people call it "Year". "Nian" is horrible in appearance and ferocious in nature, and specializes in eating birds, animals and insects. Change a taste every day, from kowtowing insects to living people, which makes people talk about "Nian".