In the ancient myths and legends of China, the dragon is a magical animal, with the image that nine beasts are one, and nine are different. Exactly which nine animals are controversial. It has always been recognized that the origin of the dragon is a synthesis of various animals and a symbol of totem worship formed in primitive society. Legend has it that it can be hidden, detailed and huge, short and long. The vernal equinox ascends to the sky, and the autumnal equinox dives into the deep, omnipotent.
These all developed the image of the dragon in the later period. In feudal times, the dragon was the symbol of the emperor, and it was also used to refer to the emperor and his things: dragon species, dragon face, dragon court, dragon robe, dragon palace and so on.
Dragon ranks fifth among the traditional Chinese zodiac animals in China, and is also called "Four Animals" with White Tiger, Suzaku and Xuanwu. The dragon in western mythology has also been translated into Jackie Chan, but the two are not the same. Watch The West Chamber.