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Dragons & Serpents

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.

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Dragons & Serpents

Bakunawa — 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.

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Celestial Beings

Cheongryong: The Blue Dragon Guardian of the East

Cheongryong (청룡) is the Blue Dragon guardian of the east in Korean mythology, symbolizing spring and renewal.

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Divine Beings

Yongwang: 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.

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Dragons & Serpents

Yong: The Benevolent Dragons of Korean Mythology

Yong (용) are benevolent dragons in Korean mythology associated with rain, wisdom, and protection.

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Dragons & Serpents

Imugi: 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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