Mythology: Chinese dragons — unlike Western ones — are mostly bene…

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Did you know? Chinese dragons — unlike Western ones — are mostly benevolent. They rule water (rivers, rain, seas), bring luck and wisdom, and symbolise imperial power. An emperor was a "Son of the Dragon". Nine distinct dragon forms exist, each with its own role.

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Chinese dragons — unlike Western ones — are mostly benevolent. They rule water (rivers, rain, seas), bring luck and wisdom, and symbolise imperial power. An emperor was a "Son of the Dragon". Nine distinct dragon forms exist, each with its own role.

Chinese draken zijn — anders dan westerse — overwegend goedaardig. Ze beheersen water (rivieren, regen, zeeën), brengen geluk en wijsheid, en zijn symbool van keizerlijke macht. Een keizer was een "Zoon van de Draak". Negen draak-vormen onderscheiden zich, elke met eigen taak.

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