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THE DRAGON VASE ARCHIVE
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Naga — The Serpent Beings of Philippine Waters
Beneath the water, something watches. This is the Naga—the serpent said to guard rivers and hidden depths in Philippine mythology.
Read moreBakunawa — The Moon-Eating Dragon of the Philippines
Before science explained eclipses, Filipinos believed a dragon was trying to swallow the moon. This is the story of Bakunawa—and why people once made noise to stop it.
Read moreCheongryong: The Blue Dragon Guardian of the East
Cheongryong (청룡) is the Blue Dragon guardian of the east in Korean mythology, symbolizing spring and renewal.
Read moreYongwang: The Dragon King Who Rules the Korean Seas
Yongwang (용궁) is the Dragon King of Korean mythology who rules the seas from his underwater palace and commands the creatures of the ocean.
Read moreYong: The Benevolent Dragons of Korean Mythology
Yong (용) are benevolent dragons in Korean mythology associated with rain, wisdom, and protection.
Read moreImugi: The Serpent That Dreams of Becoming a Dragon
Imugi (이무기) are giant serpents in Korean folklore that strive to become dragons after a thousand years of growth and perseverance.
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