Whereas in the West dragons are often depicted as winged, fire-breathing monsters, for the Chinese they are a symbol of power ...
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Monsters of Chinese folklore

Chinese mythology is populated by powerful dragons, shape-shifting spirits, guardians, and chaotic beasts. Each creature carries symbolic meaning tied to virtue, order, greed, or destruction. From the ...
There’s nothing like a size comparison of stuff from fictional universes to help develop a better sense of their scale. Knowing how big Arrakis from Dune is relative to Pandora from Avatar, for ...
Hong Kong (CNN) — Every Lunar New Year, China ushers in a new zodiac sign from a cycle of 12 auspicious animals. This year, it’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Get ready to go on a magical journey and meet legends from across the globe in a new show arriving at the Altria Theater next year. “Dragons and Mythical Beasts” brings the ...
Crowds have flocked to York city centre to welcome in the Chinese New Year as dragons, lions, and dancers performed in front ...