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In Meitei mythology and Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur, Kanglā shā (Meitei: ꯀꯡꯂꯥ ꯁꯥ, lit. ' beast of the Kangla ') is a sacred guardian beast with a lion's body and a two-horned dragon's head. [1] [2] It is a royal symbol of the Meitei royalties (Ningthouja dynasty). [3]
A water dragon youkai in Japanese mythology. Tatsu: Dragon of Japanese mythology, and the master of the water, like the Ryu. Orochi: the eight-headed serpent slain by Susanoo in Japanese mythology. Kuraokami: A Japanese dragon and a deity of rain and snow. Ryū: Similar to Chinese dragons, with three claws instead of four. They are usually ...
Zhulong (mythology), a giant red solar dragon and god. Zhuque , a Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. Zouyu a precious beast as big as a tiger, with five colors and a tail longer than its body known for travelling 1000 li per day [ 8 ]
Poubi Lai is the tyrant dragon serpent of the primitive Loktak Lake. This huge dragon is a popular figure in Meitei folklore and mythology. [8] [9] Taoroinai (Old Manipuri: Taoloinai) is a mythical dragon serpent, who lives in the cosmic ocean. It is known for bringing down the divine celestial egg (nonglum) down to earth.
The other legendary ruler, the Yan Emperor, was born by his mother's telepathy with a mythical dragon. This legend also contributed towards the use of the Chinese dragon as a symbol of imperial power. [citation needed] Dragons (usually with five claws on each foot) were a symbol for the emperor in many Chinese dynasties.
A dragon who battles with and is slain by Beowulf. Niner The Eyes of The Dragon: Stephen King: A dragon slain by King Roland, ruler of Delain, the head of which hangs as a trophy in the King's study. Through a secret passageway, one can peer through the eyes of the dragon head and into the King's quarters. Norberta: Harry Potter and the ...
In Chinese mythology, the Fuzanglong [1] (simplified Chinese: 伏藏龙; traditional Chinese: 伏藏龍; pinyin: Fúzánglóng; Wade–Giles: Fu-ts'ang-Lung) is the Chinese dragon of hidden treasures [2] and an underworld dragon which guards buried treasure, both natural and man-made.
The Azure Dragon represents the east and the spring season. [1] It is also sometimes referred to as the Blue-green Dragon, Green Dragon, or the Blue Dragon (蒼龍 Cānglóng). The Dragon is frequently referred to in the media, feng shui, other cultures, and in various venues as the Green Dragon and the Avalon Dragon. [2]