Asian Dragons

Most Eastern dragons are shown to be snake-like with four short legs. Chinese dragons have five toes verses the Korean Dragon with four toes and the Japanese with only three. Unlike other dragons of legend they do not usually have wings. The five toed dragons are a symbol of power. The Chinese dragon is often depicted as either being red or gold, although other colors are found.

Dragons of China:

1.) Tien-Lung: The Celestial Dragon, who protects the place of Gods. They are the guardians of the gates to heaven.

2.) Shen-Lung: The Spiritual Dragon, who controls wind and rain.

3.) Ti-lung: The Earth Dragon , which controls rivers, and water on the earth.

4.) Fut's-Lung: The Underworld Dragon, which guards precious metals and gems.

5.) Ying-Lung: Winged Dragon, a river dragon that was reported to be a servant of the emporer of China. It was sent after enemies of the dynasty.

6.) Chiao: marsh dwelling dragon

7.) Li: hornless dragon associated with earth rivers and oceans.

Dragons of Japan:

1.) Ryu: A dragon able to live in the air, in water, and on land. It was considered one of the four sacred creatures of the Orient. Ryu symbolizes rain and storms

2.) Tatsu: a general term for the japanese dragon.

3.) Sui-Riu: Dragon King

4.) Han-Riu: multi-striped, 40 feet long

5.) Ri-Riu: a dragon with exceptial vision

6.) Hai-Riu: Winged dragon

7.) Ka-Riu: firey red, but only 7 feet long.