The Chinese Dragon Kings The Chinese Dragon Kings are also known as Long-wang. They are the mythical creatures of Taoism that are responsible for two very different elements. Long-wang is ruled by Yuanshi Tian-Zong, the Celestial Venerable of the Primordial Beginning, or they are ruled by Yu Huang, also known as the Jade Emperor. The dragons report to them once a year (Hatshepsut). Chinese mythology and culture are full of unique dragons. There are many different types of dragons in Chinese mythology. Each is different in their appearance and the powers they possess. The horned dragon is the most powerful of the dragons. They control the rain but are completely deaf. The spiritual dragon creates wind and rain for the good of people. The coiled dragon lives in water. The yellow dragon has control over the elements of writing. This gift was given to him by the legendary emperor Fu Shi. The dragon of hidden treasures guards the hidden wealth of people. The celestial dragon is the protector and supporter of the abode in which the gods live. It is also the face of China. The Celestial Dragon is the symbol of the Chinese race. There is also a winged dragon and the last dragon is the Dragon King. The Dragon King is actually made up of 4 different dragons who rule the 4 seas (Crystal). The four dragon brothers, Ao Ming (or Ao Shun), Ao K'in (or Ao Qin), Ao Guang, and Ao Ji, control all the water and rain in the world (McCormick). Each dragon is stationed in different parts of the sea. Ao Ming is in charge of the North Sea, Ao K'in is the governor of the South Sea, Ao Guang is stationed in the East Sea, and the West Sea is controlled by Ao Ji (Smith 130-131). These dragons are invoked by the people for help in times of drought and are either... in the center of the card... of their throne. There are many different dragon kings with many unique characteristics and personalities. I am happy that their powers are used for the good of the people on this earth. Works Cited Crystal, Ellie. "Chinese Dragons". Chinese dragons. Ellie Crystal, January 1, 2014. Web. May 19, 2014. .Hatshepsut. "Long-Wang." All2. Everything2 Media, November 8, 2002. Web. May 12, 2014. .McCormick, Kylie. "Story of the Dragon". Dragon King. Kylie McCormick, November 18, 2012.Web. May 16, 2014. .Roberts, Jeremy. Chinese Mythology, A to Z. New York: Facts on File, 2004. Print.Smith, Evans Lansing, and Nathan Robert Brown. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology. Indianapolis, IN: Alpha Books, 2008. Print.