The last three sons of the dragon are products of a Chinese dragon crossed with a tiger, jiao, and fish. What is a jiao you ask? Well, think of it like a Chinese wyvern. Unlike a dragon, it sometimes only has 2 front legs, no horns, and lives in fresh water. Legend has it that…
I knew every creature I saw on ancient Chinese artifacts or buildings had its own interesting backstory. I just never knew how interesting until I dived into the lives of the dragon’s nine sons. Imagine: living in a world where every design element around you held a symbolic purpose rooted in mythology, where everything you…
Did you know that the Chinese dragon can mate with any animal and produce viable offspring? I believe this is due to the fact that the dragon itself is an amalgamation of different animals to begin with. In my recent interview on Substack comparing East vs West perspectives on dragons and snakes, I mentioned how…
