Tianlong, also known as the Celestial Dragon or Heavenly Dragon, is a revered symbol in Chinese mythology and folklore. It is ...

Yazi is a winged dragon in that is associated with bravery and ferocity. It is often depicted as a powerful and fierce creature with sharp claws, large wings, and a serpentine body. In Chinese ...

According to Chinese folklore, the dragon was one of 12 animals that raced to the Jade Emperor in a competition that would determine the order of the zodiac signs.

The Chinese dragon years over the last century were 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024. The next Year of the Dragon won’t come again until 2036.

Other types of dragons featured in Chinese folklore include the Celestial Dragon, the Spiritual Dragon, the Dragon of Hidden Treasures, the Dragon of the Underworld, the Winged Dragon, the Horned ...

In fact, one of the most common good-luck phrases used during the Lunar New Year references your relationship: “Lóngmǎ jīngshén,” which roughly translates to “I wish you a healthy and ...

Overall, the image of the Chinese dragon took a positive path after the jade-carved dragon figures from the Hongshan Culture 5,000 years ago laid the foundation for the subsequent Shang Dynasty (C ...

Chinese zodiac signs and what they mean Dancers celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2024. VCG via Getty Images. An important aspect of Chinese culture is the zodiac, which is based on a 12-year cycle.

When Lunar New Year begins Saturday, initiating a new Year of the Dragon, some experts anticipate—or even hope for—another dragon-year rise in Chinese birth rates, however slight. “Dragon years are ...