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In Chinese mythology, Longwang (龍王) reigns over the seas and is known as the “Dragon King.” He is a fearsome guardian deity who controls all dragons, sea creatures, the oceans, and the weather. Although he has a temper, Longwang is seen as a symbol of good fortune and the mythological embodiment of the concept of yang. He is most popular among Chinese coastal communities. Longwang’s name is comprised of the Chinese characters for “dragon,” (龍), and “king,” (王). He is sometimes referred to as Sìhǎi Lóngwáng (四海龍王), meaning, the “Dragon King of the Four Seas”, or simply as Lóngshén (龍神) which translates to “Dragon God.” Longwang has two forms; his zoomorphic dragon form and his fierce warrior lord human persona. As the latter, Longwang dresses in elaborate royal robes and has blazing red skin, signifying his ferocity. In his animal form, Longwang’s scale color varies based on the artist, but he is typically drawn in the Chinese-dragon style with a serpentine body, sharp horns, a hair-like beard, and large claws. In ancient texts Longwang is described as having the head of a horse and the tail of a snake, with wings on its sides. Longwang was known for his fierce and aggressive personality and served as a foil to the more benevolent-minded sea goddess, Mazu (媽祖). Longwang answered to no one except the Jade Emperor (玉皇) himself.
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