Asian Dragons

It is known as the Oriental or Eastern dragon. It is elongated, has 4 claws and similar to a snake. It has been a powerful representation of promising supremacy in the Chinese legends and art.

Naga is a legendary creature famous in all of Indonesia, particularly those who practice Hindu traditions. It is believed to be godly, generous, and compassionate. It is commonly associated with forests and holy mountains.

Comparable to Chinese dragons but has 3 claws instead of 4. They are kind and can grant wishes.

Considered as the dragon of the sky and typically associated with water and climate. They are basically similar with the Chinese Lóng dragon.

Bakonawa is depicted as an enormous serpent that survives in the ocean. Earliest inhabitants believed that it comes up from the sea and swallow the moon. It was told that natives would go out of their dwellings and create noises with their pan and pots so that the Bakonawa would spit out the moon back into heaven.

Their bodies are curved gracefully with 12 parts that signify the 12 months in a year. It is believed that they control weather conditions.

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