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Python (long)

Character Profile Name Python (long) Other names Python, young dragon Type/Species Snake like creature, scaly creature Size Large Capacity Dominate the water creatures Color White or black or green Subtype(s) The young dragon  Parents The true dragon Children Not able to reproduce Activity cycle Live in water Diet Unknown Origin Chinese mythology Terrain The water Python (long) is a real dragon born of Zhenlong. According to legend, every dragon born must undergo 4 transformations: Python (long); Jiaolong; Chilong; Quilong; Ying long Appearance: Their appearance is often depicted as a large snake, often with a crested head, or small horns. Personality: There is no description of the properties of pythons (long). however, in my personal opinion, they have the same personality as a human child: mischievous, hyperactive and curious. Because they are a highly intelligent being, they will not have the wild, dangerous characteristics of an ordinary snake. Intellige

Jiaolong

Character Profile Name Jiaolong Other names Jiao Type/Species Long dragon, the hornless dragon, scaly creature Size Large Capacity Dominate the water creatures Color Blue gray Subtype(s) The hornless dragon Parents The true dragon Children Unknown Activity cycle Live in the water Diet Unknown Origin Chinese mythology Terrain The water, the ground  Jiaolong is the second evolution of a true dragon. When the Python (long) evolves, the body will have scales and four legs, the head is longer, the mouth is larger, the teeth grow more and sharp, it is called Jiaolong, so Jiaolong is defined as a scaly dragon  Appearance: Jiaolong’s appearance is almost similar to that of a crocodile. Jiaolong has no horns and lives in water or rivers. They evolve into True Dragons as long as they survive the disaster. They are both strong and have the power of dragons. Some of Jiao’s descriptions are as follows: Jiao is a dragon that resembles a four-legged snake. Jiao has a small h

Yong (Mireu)

Character Profile Name Yong  Other names Mireu , ryong Type/Species Snake-like dragon, hybrid creature, scaly creature, the god. Size Huge  Capacity Bringing rain and cloud  Color blue, red, yellow, green, or brown Subtype(s) Yong wang Parents Unknown Children Eggs Activity cycle Unknown  Diet Mammals  Origin Korean mythology  Terrain The water A sky dragon, essentially the same as the Chinese lóng. Like the lóng, yong and the other Korean dragons are associated with water and weather. In pure Korean, it is also known as ‘mireu’. Appearance: In Korean, dragons are known as “yong” or “ryong.” In appearance, they can have deer antlers, a snake belly, a fish tail, claws, and whiskers. They can also be a number of colours like blue, red, yellow, green, or brown. The Korean Yong is a long thin dragon making it a subspecies of the Asian Long. They are narrower and longer than Chinese Long and can also be distinguished by having 4 toes relative to a Long’s 5 or Ryu’s

Dragon

To distinguish it from the word dragon, the word that is common to all dragon subgroups below includes: Wyvern, Amphiptere, Wyrms, Drakon, Salamaner, Drake, Hydra, Serpent, I will call these dragons Primitive Dragon or Ancient Dragon. Despite being in the same group of dragons, the primitive dragons have large bodies and superior strength compared to other dragon classes. They also have outstanding intelligence and the highest status in the dragon clan, possibly equivalent to the true long – Zhenlong (Oriental Dragon) Primitive Dragon are always described that has the form of a four-legged (this is the difference between Primitive Dragon and other dragon forms) carnivorous dinosaur with two rather large hands that can be grasped, has two pointed horns, large and wide wings capable of lifting its weight in the air. It has hard-iron and supple scales that extend to its tail, no weapon can damage it, but it has weaknesses in its eyes and tongue. It can spit fire or water or other elements

Long (Chinese dragon)

Character Profile Name Long  Other names Loong, lung, Oriental dragon, Eastern dragon, Chinese dragon Type/Species Snake-like dragon, hybrid creature, scaly creature, the god Size Various sizes from large to extremely giant Capacity Individual longs will possess one or more of the following abilities: Control rain, water, wind, thunder, fire, wood, ground, metal… Color Each individual will have different colors, such as: white, black, red, blue, yellow... Subtype(s) Unknown Parents Long Children Long, jiaolong… Activity cycle Unknown Diet Unknown Origin Chinese mythology Terrain The water, the caves, the sky, the mountains The Chinese dragon, also known as the loong, long or lung (Chinese: 龍 / 龙), is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture at large. Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. They traditionally symbolize potent and

Adar Llwch Gwin

A legendary creature from Welsh tradition depicted as very large and intelligent birds, often considered to be related to the griffin. It is symbol of pride and blindness. The name derives from the Welsh words adar ("bird"), llwch ("dust"), and gwin ("wine"). Later, in medieval Welsh poetry, the phrase Adar Llwch Gwin came to describe all types of raptors including hawks, falcons, and brave men. Appearance: Adar LIwch Gwin is described as a giant bird, similar in appearance to the Griffin (a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion). In some documents, this bird is also described with a long snake-like tail. Personality: Not only is it a proud species, this creature is also known for its ability to understand every physical language, is intelligent but always blindly follows what its owner orders. Their purpose is servitude. There is a claim that they make very good spiritual companions. Legend: In the early 6th century,

Gozuryū

Gozuryu is a dragon that is said to have lived in a lake in Fukasawa, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture at that time. After changing his mind, he is also called Five-headed Dragon Great God. Appearance: Its appearance is that of a giant dragon with five heads. Personality: Initially, it was a cruel, ferocious dragon that harassed the villagers around where it lived. Then it was tamed and turned into a hill. Intelligence: It has high intelligence, can communicate with humans and animals. Interactions: The dragon is probably a metaphor for the water of a violent local river that is still notorious for its floods. Its five heads were probably four of the river’s tributaries plus the mouth of the river. The descent of the goddess may have been inspired by aerial phenomena such as the passage of a large meteor. Legend: The villagers were plagued for a period of a thousand-some years by a destructive, five-headed dragon (Gozuryu:五頭竜) that had its lair in a nearby lake. Aware of their suffer

Aitvaras

The Aitvaras is a species of flying dragon found in the mythology of the Baltic Regions, specifically Lithuania and Latvia. It is also known by other names, such as Atvaras, Damavykas, Pūkis, Sparyžius, Koklikas, Gausinėlis, Žaltvikšas, and Spirukas, and is identical to the Latvian Pukis.  It often represented as supernatural luck-bringers and sometimes trickster spirits. Aitvarai are also described as household spirits, little demons, family guardians, goblins, and nature spirits. When injured, an Aitvaras need only touch the earth to heal itself.  Appearance: An Aitvaras is an enigmatic and curious being that can take on many forms,  usually based on its current environment.   As a species, Aitvaras have varying descriptions. One reason is that they were renown for their ability to transform, or take on different shapes, depending on their environment.  Another is that they appear across many different cultures; for example, the Aitvaras is sometimes described as a goblin in Lithuani

The Peluda

The Peluda in Spanish, or La Velue (‘The Hairy One’) originally in French, is a mythical reptilian monster that lives in the upper reaches of the Huisne River , and came out to terrorize the populace as far as the city of La Ferté-Bernard during the High Middle Ages, or perhaps more accurately the 15th century during the Late Middle Ages. It is closely related to the Terrestrial Dragon. It slso known as The Shaggy Beast, or La Velue, a legendary dragon from La Ferté-Bernard that shot deadly quills from its back. Appearance: Peluda has a reptilian body, four rather short legs like a turtle, a dragon’s head, and a long neck like a snake’s neck. On its back was a row of feathers extremely thick and sharp like a porcupine, but much larger. Its tail is long and barbed like a scorpion’s tail. Peluda’s body is quite large, at least more than fifteen meters long. The French sources tells that the beast was serpent-headed and serpent-tailed, ox-sized with an egg-shaped body covered in “long gre

Apep

Apep, also called Apopis, Apepi, or Rerek, ancient Egyptian demon of chaos, who had the form of a serpent and, as the foe of the sun god, Re, represented all that was outside the ordered cosmos and was thus the opponent of light and Ma’at (order/truth). Appearance: He appears in art as a giant serpent. Apep was first mentioned in the Eighth Dynasty, and he was honored in the names of the Fourteenth Dynasty king ‘Apepi and of the Greater Hyksos king Apophis While in most texts Apep is described as a giant snake, he is sometimes depicted as a crocodile. The few descriptions of Apep’s origin in myth usually demonstrate that it was born after Ra, usually from his umbilical cord. But Apep was commonly believed to have existed from the beginning of time in the waters of Nu of primeval chaos Personality: It is a powerful, cruel creature that symbolizes chaos and darkness Intelligence: undefined Legend: Ra was the solar deity, bringer of light, and thus the upholder of Ma’at. Apep was viewed a

Imugi

Korean folk mythology states that most dragons were originally imugis (Korean: 이무기; RR: Imugi), or lesser dragons, which were said to resemble gigantic serpents.  Appearance: Imugi is a small dragon, shaped like a python. Another explanation states that Imugi has the form of a sea dragon, but has no legs, small horns, and cannot fly. The Imugi are far inferior to the Dragons in both physical and magical aspects. According to other accounts, Imugi was a primeval dragon Personality: They are large, benevolent, python-like creatures that live in water or caves, and their sighting is associated with good luck. Intelligence: They are also not very intelligent, and are considered the bottom class in Dragon race society. Legend: Korean folk myths say that most dragons were originally Imugis. There are a few different versions of Korean folklore depicting imugis aspiring to be full-fledged dragons. Koreans think that an Imugi can become a real dragon, or yong or mireu, if it catches a Yeouiju

Tianlong

Name 天龙,Tianlong Other names Celestial Dragon  Type Long dragon; god Size Tremendous Capacity Full power of dragons Color ??? Subtype(s) The heavenly dragon Parents ??? Children long Activity cycle ??? Diet ??? Origin Chinese mythology Terrain Heaven According to some sources, Tianlong is the first and only dragon born with the universe, later giving birth to other dragons. It is the strongest dragon possessing all the abilities of dragons, and is the ancestor of dragons. However, many other popular sources claim that Tianlong literally meaning is a flying dragon in Chinese mythology, is a divine flying dragon in Chinese mythology, is the guardian god of heaven.  True to the meaning of its name, Tianlong is a divine dragon that spends its entire life within the heavens. Its purpose is to guard the palaces of the Jade Emperor as well as his treasures. Tianlong Dragons look like ordinary five-clawed dragons but can be much larger, stronger, more powerful in comb

CHINESE DRAGONS

Lóng (Lung In Wade-Giles Romanization.)  The Chinese dragon, is a creature in Chinese mythology and is sometimes called the Oriental (or Eastern) dragon. Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four legs, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. This type of dragon, however, is sometimes depicted as a creature constructed of many animal parts and it might have the fins of fish, or the horns of a stag. • Azure Dragon a dragon that represents the east and the spring season, in Chinese mythology and one of the Four Symbols (Chinese constellation).[12] • Dragon King, a water and weather god in Chinese mythology. • Gonggong a destructive water god or monster in Chinese mythology • Yellow Dragon of the Center in Chinese mythology. • Fucanglong of the volcanic element, and god of crafting. • Tianlong, a celestial dragon in Chinese mythology. • Jiaolong, defined as a "scaled dragon", is a dragon in Chinese mythology. • Pan

Shan Hai Jing: Chinese mythology: Gods, beasts, mountains, rivers, plants

Shanhaijing is an ancient period book, transmitted from the Warring States Period and compiled in the early Han Dynasty, handed down until now, recognized as a collection of strange and precious books. In the book, there are more than 450 kinds of gods, each with a strange shape, generous supernatural powers. Records are estimated to have more than 40 local countries, 550 mountains, about 100 historical figures. It is the most preserved work of ancient mythological documents, which can be considered as the treasure of ancient Chinese mythology. The entire book has 15 volumes, divided into two large categories, Shan Jing and Hai Jing, with an estimated 31,000 words. The scope of relevant content is very wide, covering all aspects of content including geography, history, plants, animals, minerals, medicine, ghosts, gods, worship, tribes, etc. The author of this book according to the original title that it is Boyi 伯益, the ancestor of the Qin. In fact, this is not the work of one person or

Xuangui 旋龜

Another 370 miles to the east, it is the mountain Chuyang 杻陽. The side that is in the sunlight has a lot of red gold, and the side that is out of the sunlight has a lot of white gold. There is a beast, its form is like a horse but its head is white, its stripes are like a tiger but its tail is red, its voice is like a song, its name is Lùshǔ 鹿蜀, It is said that whoever wears its fur has many descendants. There is a strange water flowing out from this mountain to the east to join the Xianyi River, in the water there are many species of black fish, it looks like a turtle with bird's head and a snake-tailed "named ???" (a kind of poisonous snake), its name is Xuangui 旋龜, its sound is like knocking on a tree. People who wear its shell have very sensitive hearing, the shell can also be used to treat calluses.

Mystery creatures: Chinese mythology

Chinese mythical creatures are creatures (animals) in Chinese myths, legends, legends, and literary works, and have influence on other countries in the Eastern cultural region ASIAN. Chinese culture is diverse and rich with many myths, legends, thrilling folk tales, one of the themes of myths, legends and mysteries of China is about the myterious beasts (animals), commonly referred to as "Beasts" (with concepts such as divine beasts, summoned beasts, strange beasts, beasts). With my love for magical and powerful creatures, I researched and wrote this book so that people who share the same passion as me can read, learn, and think about these amazing creatures. See the book: Mystery creatures: Chinese mythology on amazon here TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: DRAGON CLASS. The Ancestor Dragon. Long (Dragon) Other descriptions of dragons. The dragon ball Hierarchy in the Long Dragon Class. The evolution of a pure-blooded Long Dragon. The evolution of the carp into a dragon (Yulong) T

The evolution of the carp27 into a dragon (Yulong28)

Carp is a lowly creature, not carrying the blood of dragons, but can turn into a dragon by passing Longmen (The Dragon Gate). In Chinese mythology, Longmen (The Dragon Gate) is located at the top of a waterfall cascading from a legendary mountain. The legend states that while many carp swim upstream against the river’s strong current, few are capable or brave enough for the final leap over the waterfall. If a carp successfully makes the jump, it is transformed into a powerful dragon. The Dragon Gate is located at the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi where the Yellow River flows through a cleft in the Longmen mountains, supposedly made by Yu the Great, who cut through the mountain. In the records about the transformation of the Carp into a Long Dragon, it is also clear that it takes 500 years to transform into a Yulong (the carp dragon) first. After that, having to go through more than a thousand years of cultivation to transform into a true dragon is not an easy thing. Many people think th

The evolution of a pure-blooded Long Dragon

In this process, there are five stages and four titles of "Yinglong Qiulong Chilong Jiaolong". The first stage is called the python, which is still not a dragon, the second stage is Jiaolong, the third stage is Chilong, the fourth stage is Qiulong, the Horned Dragon, and finally it becomes Yinglong. A pure-breed dragon is born which means both its father and mother are pure-breed dragons or born from a single pure-breed dragon, their status is always very high in the dragon race no matter what form they are in. An adult pure-breed dragon or two adult pure-breed dragons will spawn an egg together. The long egg will hatch a baby long shaped like a Python (long). Although it looks like a python and is not called dragon (long), it is still a true dragon. Python keeps living five hundred years in the water, then it grows dragon scales, grows legs and turned into a jiao or Jiaolong (different from Jiaolong or Jiao, the mixed-blood dragon). Now their appearance looks like a big and

Hong

In Dong Hai, there is a creature of extraordinary strength, able to fly. His favorite food is dragon brain, called Hong. Hong, also known as Vong Thien Hong, is a dragon and horse-like creature. It has scales and can fly, surrounded by a protective ring of fire, extremely ferocious. Legend has it that Hong is the son of the Dragon, who has a habit of sitting on high to observe everything. Legend has it that when fighting, dragons are also afraid of its fire, so it often takes dragons as food. Folk consider Hong as the ancestor of the Unicorn

Tun mi lung

Tun mi lung,  also known as typhoon dragons, were dragons that were found in the oceans Description The largest of the lung dragons, tun mi lungs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 167 feet (50.9 meters) in length. They had thick scales in various colors. Blue-green, dark red and violet were the most common scale color. They had small dark eyes and a whispy beard under their massive jaws, which were lined with razor-sharp teeth. Personality Tun mi lung were antagonistic, malicious and wild.[1] They were disliked by many creatures and other dragons. They did not respect the territory of other dragons. Lung wang and tun mi lung did not get along whatsoever. Combat A tun mi lung always attacked using divine wind and lightning bolt spells. When forced into melee combat, they casted darkness before launching an attack with claws and fangs. They had a weak kicking ability but could attack with their tail. Abilities A fierce tun mi lung dragon coiling through storming

T'ien lung

T'ien lung, also known as celestial dragons, were dragons that were found in the mountains  Description T'ien lungs were physically distinguished by their long, serpentine body and enormous size, up to 155 feet (47 meters) in length. They were born with dull gold scales but as they grew older the scales changed to a bright radiant yellow. Their scales gave off a sweet aroma, similar to cherry blossoms. Some t'ien lung had light green or orange scales. They had polychromatic beards, manes and whiskers. Their whiskers were long and rose over their heads like horns. Personality T'ien lungs tended to be smug and arrogant. Despite this they were noble and honorable. Pan lung resented and were fiercely jealous of t'ien lung and would sometimes attack one unprovoked in a jealous rage. Combat When threatened, a t'ien lung attempted to scare attackers with their breath weapon, a cone of fire 90 feet (27 meters) long and 30 feet (9 meters) wide at its base. If pressured i

Shen lung

Shen lung, also known as spirit dragons, were dragons that were found in the rivers and lakes  Description Shen lungs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 151 feet (46 meters) in length. They resembled pan lung in appearance but were shorter and thicker. As hatchling they had dull scales that were either blue, green, orange or red. Sometimes polychromatic. As they aged, a shen lungs scaled brightened. A shen lung had ridges along its back, a spiked tail and two horns atop its head. Their gold-colored whiskers featured prominently on their snout. Personality Unlike most dragons, shen lung were modest. They maintained cordial relationships with nature spirits. Most shen lung would take human form to observe human life in villages, as they were fascinated by humans. Humans in Kara-tur regarded shen lung as messengers from the gods and a source of good luck, often constructing shrines and temples, and held ceremonies to gain favour of a local shen lung. Combat A shen

Pan lung

Pan lung, also known as coiled dragons, were dragons that were found in crypts and temples  Description Pan lungs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 142 feet (43 meters) in length. They resembled shen lung in appearance but were longer and thinner. Born with grey scales, a pan lung can develop scales in a number of colors. Green, orange and red scales were the most common. Its scales were naturally oily, which made them shimmer in sunlight. They had a polychromatic mane that surrounded its neck, and had dark whiskers. Personality Pan lungs were unconcerned with the affairs of other lung dragons and would only work with other dragons if ordered to do so by the Celestial Bureaucracy. They resented and were fiercely jealous of t'ien lung and would sometimes attack one unprovoked in a jealous rage. Combat Taking the time to evaluate their enemies, a pan lung would wait until they have fully appraised the skills and limitations of an adversary before attacking.

Lung wang

Lung wang, also known as sea dragons, were dragons that resided in the oceans Description Lung wangs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 135 feet (41 meters) in diameter. Lung wangs were a distant relative of dragon turtles. They had a large shell covered in thick green scales spotted with silver scales. Covering its neck and head were smaller, lighter green scales spotted with golden scales. Its front legs were large flippers, usually 80% of the length of its shell, and each had two extremely sharp talons at the end. A lung wang's head resembled that of a shen lung, with long, flowing golden whiskers. Personality Lung wang maintain genial relationships with other lung dragons, especially with shen lung, but avoid tun mi lung. They maintained friendly relations with ocean creatures, such as hai nu, ningyo, sharks and whales. Lung wangs demanded tribute from ships or creatures entering their territory. If a ship was required to pass regularly into a lung wang

Li lung

Li lungs, also known as earth dragons, were dragons that resided deep inside the earth Description Li lungs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 120 feet (36 meters) in length. Unlike most dragons, they lacked scales, and instead were covered in a coarse black fur the texture of metal wire. Only hatchlings had scales, usually light green in color. As they grew older, the scales were shed and replaced with fur; usually by the time a li lung was a juvenile, the scales were completely gone. A li lung had an unusual appearance. Its body and tail resembled that of a lion, yet it had a face similar to a humanoid. Its tail was adorned with colorful feathers similar to a peacock. The li lung was the only lung dragon with wings. ersonality They lived a solitary life and rarely associated with other dragons, unless forced to under orders from the Celestial Bureaucracy. Combat They tried to avoid combat, choosing to bury themselves in the earth until an attacker gave up and

Chiang lung (River dragon)

Chiang lungs , also known as river dragons, were wingless lung dragons that inhabited bodies of water in Kara-Tur. Chiang lungs were physically distinguished by their enormous size, up to 158 feet (48 meters) in length. Their scales were various shades of green or blue, with a yellow underside. They had long, white horns that grew from their heads, and adults had multi-colored beards. As they were polymorphs, they were frequently seen in human form only. Biology Chiang lungs were omnivores. Their diet consisted of minerals, gems, fish, sheep, or other large mammals. Their lairs were usually frequented by lesser spirits, who acted as aides or bodyguards. At birth they could immediately breathe both water and air. Despite being wingless, they could fly thanks to magical blue pearls which were embedded in their brains. Combat Chiang lung would avoid combat when possible, but were savage fighters nonetheless. In melee combat they used their claws, fangs and tails which inflicted severe dam

Yu-Lung

The smallest of the lung dragons described as dragons with the head and fins of a giant fish, yu lung only grew up to 35 feet (10 meters) in length. Their body and tail were similar in appearance to those of a giant carp. They had blue-grey scales with colored markings. Their eyes were yellow and looked like a cat's eyes. Their two arms were tipped with sharp claws. A long beard flowed from under their snout. Personality Yu lung were docile, shy, and withdrawn. They were friendly with other aquatic species, and would even befriend humans. Combat Yu lung avoided combat as much as possible. If they were cornered, they would lash out with their fangs and claws. As a young adult, their jaws could be unhinged and could swallow a humanoid whole. Abilities A yu lung lacked the ability to polymorph self and invisibility, abilities other lung dragons possessed. The only innate magical abilities a yu lung possessed were bless and curse, which they could cast three times a day. Once a day, th

Yong

Korean Yong Lifespan: 1000 years The Korean Yong is a long thin dragon making it a subspecies of the Asian Lung. The Yong is the biggest lung species being 50 feet long and 8 to 10 feet high. They are narrower and longer than Chinese Lung and (contrary to popular opinion) can also be distinguished by having 4 toes relative to a Lung's 5 or Ryu's 3 and can also be noted to have larger scales than other species and fewer spines. Another thing that differentiates Korean dragons from other dragons is that they have longer beards. Also, you’ll usually see a Korean dragon with an orb, which is known as a “Yeouiju – 여의주” in Korean. This is a Cintamani, or wish-fulfilling jewel. It can be held in its claws or mouth. It’s believed that whoever holds a Yeouiju has the power of omnipotence and creation. Another feature that differentiates Korean dragons is that they have four toes to hold and wield the Yeouiju, as opposed to lesser three-toed dragons. However, unlike the western idea of d

Lung dragon

There were eight known species of lung dragon Yu lung (Carp dragon; the larval stage for the rest of the lung dragons) Chiang lung (River dragon) Li lung (Earth dragon) Lung wang (Sea dragon) Pan lung (Coiled dragon) Shen lung (Spirit dragon) T'ien lung (Celestial dragon) Tun mi lung (Typhoon dragon) Abilities Unlike most other dragons, most lungs did not have breath weapons. Instead, they had other powerful magical abilities, which varied among their kinds. All lung dragons could detect the thoughts of other creatures. They could turn invisible at will and polymorph into the shape of just about any small to large creature that they wanted. Lung dragons could also shift to other planes of existence. Personality Unlike chromatic and metallic dragons, lung dragons had a wide range of moral and ethical alignments. Society Most lung dragons were members of the Celestial Bureaucracy, serving with specific tasks, depending on the species of lung. At the very least, lung dragons spoke the