Si Hai Long Wang （四海龙王） is a god honored by the Chinese people. It is the general name of the Long (Dragon, 龙) King of the East Sea, the Long King of the South Sea, the Long King of the West Sea and the Long King of the North Sea. The Long
King is the god who manages the weather and wind of the ocean and the earth.
The Long (dragon) culture in China has a long history, stretching back 8,000 years.
The image of the Long is omnipresent in Chinese society, penetrating into every corner.
The influence of the Long is immense, involving various aspects of culture.
The Long is a mysterious creature formed by the fusion of nine animals.
It can fly up to the sky, dive into the seabed, and even summon wind and rain.
Therefore, the Long is regarded as the king of sacred animals.
The Long is also a symbol of unity among the Chinese people.
Chinese emperors of all dynasties saw the Long as a symbol of the monarch.
They issued imperial edicts many times to make the Long a king, praying for favorable weather and abundant harvests in the country.
In folk literature and art, the image of the Long is endowed with humanity.
Some sea Longs bring blessings to the people, while others bring disasters.
The Long King is one of the important deities in folk beliefs.
He is the combination of the Long King in Buddhist scriptures and the ancient Chinese Long deity worship.
Due to the spread of Chinese culture, many people in Japan also believe in the Long King.
The Long King is believed to be in charge of all creatures in the ocean.
In the human world, he is responsible for wind and rain.
So, in areas with frequent floods and droughts, the Long King is often worshipped by the people.
There are four major Long Kings, who manage the seas in the four directions respectively, known as the Si Hai Long Wang (the Four Sea Long Kings).
They are the Guangde King Ao Guang of the East Sea, the Guangli King Ao Qin of the South Sea, the Guangshun King Ao of the West Sea, and the Guangze King Ao Shun of the North Sea.
Minor Long Kings exist in various waters, managing rivers, lakes, and even small wells.
The Long King is usually depicted as having a Long head and a human body.
Among the Si Hai Long Wang, the East Sea Long King Ao Guang has the highest status, followed by the South Sea Long King, then the West Sea Long King, and the North Sea Long King has the lowest status.
The Si Hai Long Wang are the leaders of the Long clan in the major oceans. They hold positions in Heaven.
As gods of the sea, the Si Hai Long Wang are far away from Heaven, and their status is relatively special.
They enjoy greater autonomy among the deities. The Heavenly Palace generally allows them to manage ocean affairs autonomously.
The Long King has descendants who live in the lower world.