Each year also has a corresponding animal from the Chinese zodiac, based on ancient Chinese mythology ... year of the Dragon was in January 2012, which marked the year of the Water Dragon.
The legend of the 12 animals in Chinese New Year comes from a poem about mythical creatures aiding spring's arrival ...
The snake may be less celebrated in Chinese culture than ... ring to it as the Year of the Dragon. But the reptile is just as rich in symbolism and lore as the mythical beast, appearing in ...
The Chinese dragon has been around in mythology and folklore for about as long as there's been a Chinese civilization—which ...