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Why Are Dragons Important in Chinese Culture?

Source: USA Today

According to Chinese myths, dragons and humans lived side by side at one time. Learn why dragons are said to be protectors.

This entry was posted in What Tales Tell and tagged Arts & Entertainment, Culture & Society on July 1, 2020 by Marianne Rafter.

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