DRAGON LORE FROM JAPANOrigin of Dragon’s Japanese Name In Japanese mythology, the Dragon King's Palace (Ryūgū 竜宮) is said to be located at the bottom of the sea, near the Ryūkū (Ryukyu) 琉球 Islands (Okinawa), and it belongs to Ryūjin (Ryujin) 竜神, the Japanese name for the...
Japanese mythology includes a creature called the "ryu" that is essentially the same as the Chinese "long" -- a giant yet benevolent horned lizard, associated with water and the power of the emperor. However, Japanese mythology also includes stories of malevolent serpents and giant centipedes. T...
Ryūjin (龍神) is the name of another water-dragon deity in Japanese mythology. Ryūjin was the father of the beautiful princess Otohime (乙姫),who was the grandmother of Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇). Emperor Jimmu was the first emperor of Japan and it is from this lineage that the royal fami...
Origin: Japanese Mythology About Ryo-Wo / Ryujin / Rinjin / Ryujin It is said that this dragon lives in Ryugu, a mystical palace beneath the sea. Revered as god of the sea, this dragon was known as "the Dragon King." His messengers were the turtles. He also holds the Tidal Jewels, ...
In Japanese mythology, dragons are known as "tatsu" or "ryu" and are considered to be powerful and benevolent creatures. They are often depicted as large, serpent-like beings with ... Show more Why do dragons breathe fire? Dragons are mythical creatures, and the ability to breathe fire is...
Like the dragon from Beowulf, they are reptilian creatures with fiery breath, and like Fafnir (from the Völsunga Saga in Norse mythology) they are serpentine creatures that poison the land around them. Also like both these dragons, Tolkien's dragons have armored scales but a soft, ...
Origin: Japanese Mythology About O Goncho At the eastern part of Fu-si-mi-shi-ro-yama, there is a very large pond at Yama-shiro, near Kioto. [2] O Goncho lives this the pool, named Ukisima. [1] The pond is large enough that, in fine weather, little waves rise up on account...
http://traditions.cultural-china.com/en/13Traditions1371.html Legend has it that the dragon has nine sons, but none has grown into a dragon, with each having his own appearance. They are (arranged by the seniority among brothers): Bixi, Chiwen, Pulao, Bi
The Japanese account of the dragon is very similar to that of the Chinese. The Japanese also believe that the dragon had its origins in their country. Again they know that the dragon has a tendency to travel and the farther it travels, the more toes it grows. By the time it reached Ko...
The Circle of the Dragon's Dragons of Fame section recounts and information on famous serpents and dragons in mythology, history, folklore, and legend.