But Chinese culture is not alone in revering dragons. Several others have a strong affiliation with the mythical beasts, whether in their folklore, traditional art or cultural practices.

Dragons, double-headed rats and blood-drinking sword-wielding tigers; Black Myth: Wukong is filled with fantastical creatures, known as Yaoguai, who have their origin in Chinese Mythology, and ...

The fire-breathing mythological beast, which is the fifth sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle, is considered a symbol of power, fortune, and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Art & Exhibitions A First-of-Its-Kind Show Decodes the Mythical Motifs of the Chinese Bronze Age. San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is showcasing artifacts adorned with phoenixes, raptors, and ...

The Hou is one mythical creature featured this year during the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival and sits just inside the entrance at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Black Myth’s mythical world is inhabited by creatures both big and small⁠. Known as Yaoguai, these monsters often take the shape of humanoid animals, talking, walking on two legs and fighting ...

Dragons, double-headed rats and blood-drinking sword-wielding tigers; Black Myth: Wukong is filled with fantastical creatures, known as Yaoguai, who have their origin in Chinese Mythology, and ...