Chinese Mythology

Long Wang

Dragon King of the Four Seas

Long Wang is a Chinese god of sea, associated with the realm of sea. Long Wang belongs to the first generation of the pantheon. Roughly equivalent to Neptune in cross-pantheon mapping. Symbolised by the pearl.

Historical Note

Four Dragon Kings rule the four seas of China. Bringers of rain, jealous of fishermen, masters of the underwater palaces from which all storms are summoned.

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