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Ryujin / Rinjin / Luminous Being
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Region: Japan
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: None Found
Sources: Dragons and Dragon Lore, Pantheon, Illiana, XDrac, Polenth, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, pg 312, Circle of the Dragon, Court of Eternity, Dragons and Dragon Lore

  • Dragon God of the Sea
  • Lives in Ryugu, the "Dragon's Court", at the bottom of the sea near Ruy Ku Islands. Made of red and white coral and has a hall on each side for each season.
  • Usually depicted w/ a large mouth
  • Daughter is Otohime or Toyo-Tame, the "Luminous Jewel", who married Hoori, gave birth, then changed into a dragon
  • Controls tidal flows with the Tide Jewels
  • Turtles are sometimes his messengers
  • Jewel's name is tama

Is the father of a beautiful daughter who was won by the hero Fire Fade (Prince Hoori) and ends up being the legendary ancestor of the emperors.

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Cross Reference: Ryu Wo

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