Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

The Chinese dragon has been around in mythology and folklore for about as long as there's been a Chinese civilization—which ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

Believed to soar through the waters and heavens as a nature deity ruling over the rains, the dragon is a dominant figure in ...

In Chinese literary tradition, the snake symbolizes renewal, longevity and health, with the shedding of its skin seen as a powerful symbol of rebirth and rejuvenation.