Chinese Mythology: The Bai Hu (白虎), the white tiger
Preface: The Bai Hu (the white tiger) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the…
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The Qing Long is one of the Four Great Divine Beasts of China, i.e. one of the Four Elements (Si Xiang).
The Qing Long is the god of the east, representing spring and associated with the element of wood.
The Qing Long symbolizes vitality and prosperity, and is the embodiment of the Long.
In ancient times, Longs were the most powerful mythical creatures and represented imperial power.
The Qing Long has a snake-like body, a crocodile-like head, deer-like horns, fish-like scales, and eagle-like claws.
It can summon wind and rain, and ride on clouds and mist.
Preface: The Bai Hu (the white tiger) in Chinese mythology is completely different from the current white tiger, especially the…
Preface: The four divine beasts are important symbols in ancient Chinese culture, namely the Qing Long, the Bai Hu, the…