Ryu
The Sea Dragon of Japanese Myth
The Japanese ryu evolved from Chinese dragon mythology blended with native Japanese beliefs. With three toes (the fewest among East Asian dragons), the most famous ryu is Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed serpent slain by the god Susanoo, from whose tail the sacred sword Kusanagi was found. Ryujin, the dragon-god of the sea, rules from the underwater Ryugu-jo palace. Featured prominently in temple ceiling paintings, ukiyo-e prints, and samurai family crests.
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