The Dragon Stone

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Asia is a large continent containing many different cultures. Well known dragons in the region include the Indian nagas and the Chinese dragons (lung). The Near East (includes some Arab/Middle East countries) can be found on the Africa page. Choose a country or area from the list below to find out more about its dragons. Click on the thumbnail pictures to see a larger version and picture description.

Northern Asia

Mongolia

• Nagas (Mongolian)

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South East Asia

Dragons are very widespread in South East Asia. The belief of dragons in every water source (from wells to streams) is particularly common. It is usually South East Asian dragons that are being refered to by terms like Eastern Dragons, Oriental Dragons and Chinese Dragons.

General Area

• Dragon Kings (General)

Borneo

• Kinabalu Dragon

Cambodia

• Muchilinda (Cambodia)
• Nagas (Cambodia)

China

• Chiao
• Chi Lung Wang
• Dragon Kings (China)
• Imperial Dragon
• Kiao - See Chiao
• Kiu - Kiu, or Kiu-Lung, are horned Chinese dragons.
• Li - Li, Li Lung or Chih Lung, are hornless Chinese dragons. They live in the oceans.
• Lung
• Mang
• Nie Lang
• Pa Snakes
• Tien Lung - The celestial dragon which guards the homes of the gods.
• Ying Lung

Japan

• O Goncho
• Rinjin (Ryujin)
• Tatsu
• Zennyo

Vietnam

• Dragon Kings (Vietnam)

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South West Asia

South West Asia is known for its various serpent dragons.

General Area

• Muchilinda
• Nagas (General)

India

Indian stories can also be found in neighbouring countries.

• Ahi - See Vitra
• Ananta
• Apalala - See Apalala (Pakistan)
• Vitra

Pakistan

• Apalala

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