imperial dragon
Celestial serpentine monarch
Imperial dragon refers to a dragon motif associated with Chinese emperors, distinguished by five claws rather than the four claws permitted for lesser nobility.
The five-clawed dragon became a symbol of imperial authority, appearing on robes, thrones, and palace architecture.
Outside historical contexts, imperial dragon may describe any particularly majestic or powerful dragon in fantasy settings, or appear as a menu item at Chinese restaurants.
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- celestialOf the sky above
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- fireCombustion with flames
- goldElement seventy-nine
serpent · dynasty · majesty · pearl · claws · Chinese · jade · power · mythical · reign · crimson · wings · ancient · palace · sovereignty · clouds · treasure · beast
- royal emblemscrown, scepter, orb, royal crest, royal seal
imperial dragonpeasant
Low-status agricultural laborer
commoner · serf · garden snake · worm · earthworm
imperial dragonWestern dragon
Fire-breathing winged serpent
fire-breathing dragon · Smaug · European dragon · wyrm · drake
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