饕餮

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ferocious mythological animal, the fifth son of the dragon king · zoomorphic mask motif, found on Shang and Zhou ritual bronzes · gluttonous

Meanings

  1. ferocious mythological animal, the fifth son of the dragon king
  2. zoomorphic mask motif, found on Shang and Zhou ritual bronzes
  3. gluttonous
  4. sumptuous (banquet)

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