Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on April 13, 2010

Chiwen is the second son of the dragon. He looks like a lizard without a tail. With great sight, he is fond of gazing in the distance. It is believed that he has the ability to swallow fire and spray wave to cause rainfalls. Therefore, his image can always be found at the corners and ridges of a hall as well as on the roofs.
As he can control water and safeguard against fire hazards, he is always invited to protect the family who live in a geographical location that is susceptible to typhoon, flood, earthquake, forest fires, etc.
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Myths on December 28, 2009
In Chinese mythology, the dragon has nine sons and each of them had a strong personality. Their images could always be found on the eaves, ridges, balustrades, and terrace bases of ancient Chinese buildings and ancient Chinese weapons and vessels. There are different versions about their names, but they are mostly known as:
1. Ya Zi
He often appears on ancient weapons as he is bad-tempered, fractious and inclined to fight.
2. Jiao Tu
He is as tight-lipped as a mussel or a snail. His image can always be found on doors. Read the rest of this entry »
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