The dragon or 'lóng' is one of the most important creatures in Chinese mythology- associated with power, benevolence and good fortune.
The Chinese dragon tradition is rich and intricate. And there is a complexity to their naming and number. Some sources say there are nine main dragons, and nine sons of these dragons.
Other lore focuses upon their colour to group them-red, black, white, blue/green, yellow, and golden-with a huge array of beasts contained within each shade: spiritual dragons, winged dragons, celestial dragons, treasure dragons, underworld dragon, horned dragon, even a dragon king or dragon 'god' who is the most powerful of all.
Then there is the panlong or 'coiled dragon'. This mighty beast resides exclusively in aquatic environments. Which makes it unique among the Chinese dragons, as it is the only one who cannot ascend to the sky, and must remain in the water.
That's not to say it isn't an impressive dragon.
The panlong is said to have the power to summon the rains, control the weather, and even stop time. Considered auspicious, the panlong is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.
🐉The panlong appears in The Diabolus Chronicles — my dark historical fantasy set in 1885 Victorian England. Read Chapter One free →
In a later book in the series, the terribly handsome and ever-suffering main character, Silas Mercer, has an encounter with a panlong in a murky pond that he will not soon forget. An encounter that changes the course of his extraordinary life forever.
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