Definition
龙王 (Lóng Wáng) is a mythical deity in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a dragon that rules over bodies of water (seas, rivers, lakes) and controls rain and weather. In traditional belief, villagers would pray to the Dragon King to bring rain during droughts. The term also appears in classic novels like 'Journey to the West' and is a common figure in Chinese operas and festivals.
n.
Dragon King (Chinese rain deity and ruler of waters, venerated in folk religion and mythology)
Examples
- 龙王。Gǔdài nóngmín cháng xiàng Lóng Wáng qíqiú jiàngyǔ.Ancient farmers often prayed to the Dragon King for rain.
- ，。Xīyóujì zhōng, Sūn Wùkōng hé Lóng Wáng dǎ guò jià.In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong fought with the Dragon King.
- 龙王。Yánhǎi de miào li gòngfèng zhe Lóng Wáng de shénxiàng.The coastal temple houses a statue of the Dragon King.
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