The main differences between the legendary dragon and the dragon are:

1. Different appearance; the dragon has a pair of horns, two pairs of claws, and a dragon ball under its mouth and jaw; The Jiao is a variation of the dragon. The Jiao has no horns on its head, or only one straight horn. The dragon has only one pair of claws, three dragon whiskers on its face, and a mouth like a broken door, with a snake tail.

2. Different personalities. Dragons are generally good. Legend has it that dragons can fly, have two antlers, can change, and are more powerful than dragons and advocate justice. Floods are generally evil and like to cause flooding.

3. Different levels. A dragon can transform into a dragon after practicing for thousands of years. The book "Shu Yi Ji" says: A water snake (i.e. a water snake) will transform into a dragon after five hundred years. A dragon will transform into a dragon after a thousand years. The dragon will transform into a dragon after five hundred years. After a hundred years it turns into a horned dragon, and after a thousand years it turns into a dragon. What this sentence says is that the dragon has the blood of the dragon clan, and as long as it survives the disaster, it can transform into a real dragon.

Extended information:

1. Jiaolong

Jiaolong is a mythical beast in ancient mythology, a water beast with dragon blood (including fish, snakes and other aquatic animals) ) When one of the species evolves into a dragon, as long as it survives the tribulation, it can transform into a real dragon, which has great power.

In Chinese legends, the dragon is a miraculous animal that is good at changing, can cause clouds and rain, and benefit all things. It is the leader of all scale insects and the leader of the four spirits (dragon, phoenix, unicorn, and turtle). The dragon represents the divine imperial power and the power to rule the world.

2. Dragon

The dragon is a miraculous animal in ancient myths and legends in China and other East Asian regions. It is the leader of scale insects. Often used to symbolize auspiciousness, it is one of the most representative traditional cultures of East Asian ethnic groups such as the Han nationality. Dragon culture such as dragon legends is very rich.

The most basic characteristic of the image of the dragon is its "nine resemblance". There is still controversy over which nine animals it is. Most of the legends say that it can appear or hide, can be thin or large, can be short or long. The vernal equinox ascends to the sky, the autumnal equinox dives into the abyss, and controls the wind and rain. These images of dragons that have been developed in late stages are more complex than the original dragons.

"Zhang Guo Xing Jing" says: "If there are auxiliary wings, it is a true dragon." It is believed that the one with wings is a true dragon. For example, there are a large number of vessels with feathered dragon patterns in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and the green dragon also has wings in the pre-Qin decorations. It is said that the green dragon is the ancestral dragon. In the feudal era, the dragon was a symbol of imperial power, and the utensils used in the imperial palace were also decorated with dragons.

The dragon ranks fifth among the twelve traditional Chinese zodiac signs. In the "Book of Rites·Liyun Ninth", the dragon is called the "Four Spirits" together with the phoenix, turtle, and Lin. Dragon in Western mythology is also translated as Jackie Chan, but the two are not the same.

Reference materials: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jiaolong? Baidu Encyclopedia-Dragon