Huodou (Chinese: 祸斗) is a legendary creature originating within the minorities of southern China.
[1] It is described as having the appearance of a large black dog that can emit flames from its mouth.
It is probably a demonized tribal symbol of southern China.
[2] The "Shanhaijing" states: "There are people and beasts in the south who eat fire.
People there can eat coals, and fire-eating beasts are also known as Calamities."