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Jiaolong (simplified Chinese: 蛟龙; traditional Chinese: 蛟龍; pinyin: jiāolóng; Wade–Giles: chiao-lung) or jiao (chiao, kiao) is a dragon in Chinese mythology, often defined as a "scaled dragon"; it is hornless according to certain scholars and said to be aquatic or river-dwelling.
Jiaolong is a mythical creature in Chinese culture that is often depicted as an aquatic dragon. The name “Jiaolong” can be translated to mean “scaled dragon,” and it is sometimes depicted as hornless. According to some scholars, the Jiaolong may have been inspired by a species of crocodile.
which may be a reference to the Jiaolong Dragon's initial release happening after the Year of the Dragon began. The Jiaolong Dragon's description states, "descneded [sic] from the cloudy skies of the Far East". The Far East is where China is located, and every twelve years the Year of the Dragon comes around again in the Chinese Zodiac cycle.
Jiao Long, also known as Jiao, is a water creature in Chinese mythology and legends. It dwells in lakes and other bodies of water. Jiaolong can be seen as a lower-ranking creature compared to dragons, but through years of cultivation, it can evolve into a dragon.
In Chinese mythology, Jiaolong (simplified Chinese: 蛟龙; traditional Chinese: 蛟龍; pinyin: jiāolóng; Wade-Giles: chiao-lung) or jiao is a mythical creature that is among other shapes similar to an aquatic dragon
Jiaolong (the name is very ambiguous, it can mean aquatic dragon, mother dragon, snake dragon…): Aquatic dragon resembling a reptile. It is the most primitive type. Panlong (coiled dragon): Water dragon similar to the Jiaolong. It also controls time.
Jiaolong. Region/Culture: China, Asia. Mythos: Chinese Mythology. Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts. Mythical Attributes: A powerful aquatic dragon capable of controlling water. Role in Mythos: Symbolizes immense power and cosmic energy, often connected to seas and rains.
