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dragon; Imperial
In Chinese lore, the Imperial dragon had five claws, could transform himself or become invisible. The dragon was a beneficent force that dispenses blessings in the supernatural and natural worlds. He makes the rain. The dragon has always been venerated. It was the symbol of Imperial majesty. The dragon can sometimes be destructive. In what is perhaps the earliest of China's dragon ballads, the dragon moves from its subterranean watery home to an irrigated field and then, driven by a dearth of water, flies up to heaven to conquer a new empire. He finally overreaches himself in his arrogance. It is said that this causes him regret, but there is no punishment.
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