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Kiao Lung
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Region: China
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: None
Sources: Many, including Book of Sea Monsters.

  • Dragons with fish scales.
  • Shapeshifting
  • small head, about 15" around and a tiny neck
  • Solitary
  • Kiao live in lakes
  • Related to the Shan

According to the Book of Sea Monsters, "Kiao is said to sprout wings and take to the air when it reaches a certain age or size, emitting a beautiful music that sounds like 'singing stone.'" (pg 60).

See General Information on Chinese Dragons for more.

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