BETA
Chapter 1
The rainmakers of East Asia
Chapter 2
The hoarders of medieval Europe
Chapter 3
The feathered creators of the Americas
Chapter 4
The ancient monsters of the Near East
Chapter 5
The science behind the myth
YOUR GOAL
Master of The global map of dragons
Ch 1 · The rainmakers of East Asia
firedragon Guide the dragon's flame pearl to discover its legendary role in Chinese mythology.
firedragon Ryujin's Undersea Coral Palace
Spring, summer, winter, fall (all at once?) / Down in the dragon's coral palace! (that's right!)
firedragon Formulated over millennia, this chimera combines features of a stag, camel, demon, snake, clam, carp, eagle, tiger, and ox.
firedragon Coastal farmers offered them tributes to secure essential rainfall for their crops.
Fun Fact
Imperial dragon laws: In ancient China, wearing a robe with a five-clawed dragon without imperial permission was considered treason and punishable by death.
Glossary
dragon (noun)
A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, typically represented as winged and able to breathe fire. Chinese villagers petitioned the East Sea ruler, Ao Guang, to end severe droughts with life-giving rain.
A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, typically represented as winged and able to breathe fire. Chinese villagers petitioned the East Sea ruler, Ao Guang, to end severe droughts with life-giving rain.
Quiz
In Chinese art, how many claws did the imperial dragon exclusively possess to represent the Emperor?
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What color is traditionally associated with Ao Qin, the Dragon King of the South Sea, representing summer and fire?
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Which of the four dragon brothers rules the East Sea and famously surrendered his magical staff to the Monkey King?
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In traditional dragon dances performed during Lunar New Year, what does the lead performer carry to guide the dragon?
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What does the flaming pearl chased by Chinese dragons symbolize in art and philosophy?
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What material is the magnificent undersea palace Ryūgū-jō made of in Japanese mythology?
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According to Japanese legend, which creature carried the fisherman Urashima Taro to Ryujin's undersea palace?