Originally a Buddhist story where heavenly maidens scatter petals to test the progress of disciples; used as a metaphor for things fluttering and drifting through the air.

mythical river-snail spirit from Chinese folklore who emerges to assist a poor farmer with household chores; also known as the River-Snail Maiden or [[白水素女|白水素女|bai2 shui3 su4 nu:3]]