Myth ColoringCreature notes · 肥遗（蛇）· féi yí
Fei Yi Snake Coloring Page
A six-legged, four-winged serpent from Mount Taihua whose appearance was said to foretell great drought.
About Fei Yi Snake
Origin
Shan Hai Jing · Xishan Jing
Appearance
The Shan Hai Jing gives Fei Yi three defining traits: it is a snake, it has six legs, and it has four wings. This coloring design interprets those traits as a pale, scaled serpent with clawed limbs, broad feathered wings, and stylized flames among tree branches. The cream, tan, gold, and vermilion palette is a modern artistic interpretation rather than a fixed ancient image.
Legend
Fei Yi is placed on Mount Taihua, a steep, square-sided mountain where birds and beasts do not dwell. The text says that when this six-legged, four-winged snake appears, the realm will suffer a great drought. This is ancient mythic omen lore, not a scientific prediction or a description of a real animal.
Symbolism
Fei Yi combines a serpent's winding movement with wings and many limbs, creating an image of an unsettling creature that crosses sky and earth. The illustration's flame forms emphasize its drought omen without presenting fire as a detail from the ancient text. As a coloring page, the scales, feathers, claws, flames, clouds, and twisted branch invite cream, gold, tan, vermilion, or an entirely personal palette.
Finished Artwork
Printable Coloring Page
Print the clean black-and-white line art, or download the A4-friendly PDF for your coloring table.
Coloring Ideas
The color reference is only a starting point. Try a palette that feels right to you: soft pencils for a quiet, storybook look, bold markers for stronger contrast, or colors inspired by a favorite landscape. You do not need to match the finished artwork exactly—this Fei Yi Snake coloring page is yours to explore.
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Printing Tips
- Print the black-and-white PDF at A4 size or choose “Fit to page.”
- Use crayons, colored pencils, or markers on a paper weight that suits your tools.
- Keep the color guide on screen or beside you for inspiration while coloring.