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Qū Jū
鶌鶋
Qū Jū – Bird
Background
A crow-like bird with a white head, blue-green body and yellow feet.
An editorial reading of the card’s subject. Legendary properties belong to the story.
Classical text
Mountains & Seas · Northern Mountains
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A further 200 li northeast stands Mount Mǎchéng [馬成]. Above are many patterned stones, and the northern slope is rich in metals and jade. There is a beast like a white dog with a black head; when it sees a person, it flies. Its name is Tiān Mǎ [天馬], and it cries its own name. There is a bird like a crow, with a white head, green body, and yellow feet, called Qū Jū [鶌鶋]. It cries its own name. Eating it prevents hunger and cures Yù [寓].From the English edition of Mountains & Seas. Open the reader for the Chinese editions and translator’s notes. Linked names follow the card catalogue; hover to see the original wording.
Passage printed on the card
有鸟焉，其状如乌，首白而身青、足黄，是名曰鶌鶋。其名自詨，食之不饥，可以已寓。Game card text
Flight
When Qū Jū Shifts, return the top card of your discard pile to your hand.
Sacrifice: No longer requires Upkeep.
The game’s adaptation, transcribed from the supplied card file. The image preserves coloured symbols and the printed layout.