The Nan Hai Long Wang （the South Sea Long King，南海龙王）is a deity in ancient Chinese mythology, named Ao Qin （敖钦）. He is the leader of the South Sea Long Clan and is a deity appointed by the Yu Di (the Jade Emperor，玉帝) to manage the southern ocean. His responsibilities include managing the creatures in the ocean, managing the wind and rain in the human world, and commanding countless shrimp, soldiers, and crab generals.
In ancient Chinese mythology, the Nan Hai Long Wang is one of the Four Sea Long Kings.
He governs the vast South Sea and is very famous, and people hold him in awe.
He is a leader of the Long clan, representing the mystery and power of the ocean.
People also hope he can bring good weather and abundant fish catches.
In ancient China, the Long is the most noble animal, symbolizing imperial power, strength, and auspiciousness.
The Four Sea Long Kings respectively govern the East, South, West, and North Seas.
The Nan Hai Long Wang, Ao Qin, is particularly famous because the South Sea is rich in resources.
There are many stories about the Nan Hai Long Wang, and in some, he even helps humans.
One story says that the Nan Hai Long Wang felt sympathy for fishermen who always encountered shipwrecks.
He sent his children to turn into humans to help fishermen predict the weather, guide their directions, and even saved many lives.
These stories made people more respectful of the Nan Hai Long Wang, and fishermen always prayed to him before going to sea.
The Nan Hai Long Wang is also the balancer of nature, able to control wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, and influence the rise and fall of sea water.
Residents along the coast would sacrifice to him during festivals or fishing seasons, praying for peace and harvest.
This reflects the traditional idea of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
In artistic works, the Nan Hai Long Wang is often depicted wearing a gorgeous Long robe and Long crown.
He holds a Long ball or Long staff in his hand, surrounded by shrimp soldiers and crab generals, appearing very noble.
Whether in ancient murals, sculptures, or modern literature, films, the Nan Hai Long Wang is very popular.