Now Viewing: seiryuuTag type: Character 青龍 The Azure Dragon is one of the Four Symbols [1] of the Chinese constellations. It is sometimes called the Azure Dragon of the East (simplified Chinese: 东方青龙; traditional Chinese: 東方青龍; pinyin: Dōng Fāng Qīng Lóng, or sometimes simplified Chinese: 东方苍龙; traditional Chinese: 東方蒼龍; pinyin: Dōng Fāng Qīng(Cāng) Lóng,), and it is known as Seiryuu, in Japan, Cheongryong, in Korea, and Thanh Long, in Vietnam. It represents the east and the spring season. It should not be confused with the mythological yellow dragon that is associated with the Emperor of China. it is also referred to in media, feng shui, other cultures, etc., as the Green Dragon and the Avalon Dragon In Japan, the Azure Dragon (Seiryuu) is one of the four guardian spirits of cities and is said to protect the city of Kyoto on the east. The west is protected by the White Tiger, the north is protected by the Black Tortoise, the south is protected by the Vermilion Bird, and the center is protected by the Yellow Dragon. In Kyoto there are temples dedicated to each of these guardian spirits. The Azure Dragon is represented in the Kiyomizu Temple in eastern Kyoto. Before the entrance of the temple there is a statue of the dragon which is said to drink from the waterfall within the temple complex at nighttime. Therefore each year a ceremony is held to worship the dragon of the east. [1] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Symbols_%28China%29 pixiv tags: 青龍, 青龙, 青竜, 東方青龍 See also: Seiryuu_(Nijiura_Maids) Genbu, black tortoise of the north Byakko, white tiger of the west Suzaku, vermilion bird of the south Other Wiki Information Last updated: 11/18/17 6:34 PM by surveyork This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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