Asian animals in mythology have a very important role with a lot of the mythologies including Chinese, Japanese and Korean mythologies imparting a very high importance to these animals.   They appear in most of the stories revolving around both good and evil.

Heroes and mortals prove their worth by battling these evil creatures and also are known to have them as their trusted sidekick. Many quests and trials involve these animals and frequently vanquishing or subjugating these Asian animals formed the basis on which the legends were built around the Gods and heroes.

Most of the animals who are featured in the list tend to be native to the region and also happen to be relatable to the modern population. Some of the animals are still held in high regard in the region and even worshipped till date.