The dragon in the Chinese world is quite different from the Western dragon.
The Chinese dragon is a mythical animal composed of the parts of nine animals: a deer's antlers, a camel's head, a rabbit's eyes, a clam's belly, fish's scales, an eagle's claws, a tiger's paws and an ox's ears. Legend goes that the Chinese dragon can fly and has the magical power to control wind and rain, so can spur water from its mouth to provide timely rainfall to ensure a good harvest. To show their supreme power and dignity, emperors in ancient China always regarded themselves as “true dragons”.
