Chinese dragon v2.1

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The text discusses the significance of dragons in Chinese culture, including their association with rain, drought, and various customs and rituals. The stories of dragon kings, who rule over bodies of water, are also discussed. These stories developed in every major Chinese religion and people began establishing temples across the countryside dedicated to these figures. Dragons are closely associated with good weather and a strong harvest, and are often depicted as benevolent beings. The text also discusses various customs and rituals that revolve around dragons, including dragon dances, dragon boat races, and the worship of dragon kings. It notes that during the Han dynasty and continuing until the Qing dynasty, the Chinese emperor became closely identified with dragons and emperors themselves claimed to be the incarnation of a divine dragon. The text also highlights the significance of dragons in Chinese mythology, noting that stories of dragons are told throughout China and are closely associated with good weather and a strong harvest. It notes that the stories of dragon kings did not begin to emerge until the Eastern Han, when Buddhist stories of the serpent rain-god Nāga became popular. Overall, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the significance of dragons in Chinese culture, including their association with rain, drought, customs, and rituals, as well as their role in mythology.