flood dragon
nature_spirit water single tradition · 1
A monstrous flood dragon (jiao 蛟) was believed to be responsible for the severe flooding from the Jialing River in Jiazhou. Zhao Yu vanquished the beast in a fierce battle. This act reportedly caused the floods to subside permanently.
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 620
- Historical notes
- Defeated by Zhao Yu during the Sui dynasty.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Zhao Yu
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“According to local chronicles and legends, a monstrous flood dragon (jiao 蛟) was believed to be responsible for the disaster. Determined to end the people's suffering, Zhao Yu, accompanied by thousands of local men, plunged into the river with a double-edged sword and, after a fierce battle, vanquished the beast.”
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