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Wén Wén
文文
Wén Wén – Insect
Background
A bee-like creature with a branching tail and reversed tongue, known for calling loudly.
An editorial reading of the card’s subject. Legendary properties belong to the story.
Classical text
Mountains & Seas · Central Mountains
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A further 52 li east stands Mount Fànggāo [放皋]. The Míng [明] River rises here and flows south into the Yī [伊], with much dark-green jade in its waters. There is a tree with leaves like a locust tree, yellow blossoms, and no fruit, called Méng Mù [蒙木]; taking it prevents bewilderment. There is a beast like a bee, with a branching tail and a reversed tongue, skilled at calling; its name is Wén Wén [文文].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
有兽焉，其状如蜂，枝尾而反舌，善呼，其名曰文文。Game card text
Small, Flight, Swarm
Shift: Deal Wén Wén's attack damage to two valid targets, then Wén Wén dies (counts as a Sacrifice).
The game’s adaptation, transcribed from the supplied card file. The image preserves coloured symbols and the printed layout.