longwang
deity sky Chinese single tradition · 1
Longwang, or "dragon king", is a term imported from India (Sanskrit naga-raja), via Buddhism, introduced during the Later Han. The dragon king cult was most active around the Sui-Tang dynasty, and spread farther afield with the backing of Song dynasty monarchs who built Dragon King Temples.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 1100
- Historical notes
- Imported from India during the Later Han period.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- naga-raja
- co occurs with
- Dragons of the Five Regions/Directions
- allied with
- Lord Earth
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The same concept couched in "dragon king" (longwang) terminology from "dragon" was centuries later, the term "dragon king" being imported from India (Sanskrit naga-raja), vis Buddhism, introduced during 1st century CE the Later Han.”
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