Fucanglong is a dragon of the underworld from Chinese legends. He lives deep underground and guards all precious metals and stones.
A jagged ridge runs along its back, which helps maintain stability when the dragon streaks through the sky or maneuvers like lightning in the water. In its mouth the dragon holds a pearl glowing from within, which is a source of strength and energy.
Futsanglong's voice, depending on his mood, is similar to the roar of copper kettledrums, the striking of a gong, or the ringing of bells. Earthquakes begin from his ferocious roar. Futsanglong can take on any form or become completely invisible. When he arches his back underground, new hills appear. The dragon's bulging eyes can see through the thickness of the earth to the very depths where its treasures are stored.
Futsanglong is depicted with a magic pearl in its mouth or around its neck. Pearls symbolize wisdom, so they are considered the main wealth of the dragon. It took Fucanglong three thousand years to reach its enormous size. The newly hatched dragon looked like an eel. After five hundred years, Futsanglong's head became like the head of a carp. By the age of one and a half thousand years, the dragon had a long tail, a head with a thick beard and four short legs with claws. By his two thousandth birthday, Futsanglong had grown horns.
In Hong Kong (Hong Kong), near the mountain where, according to legend, Futsanglong lives, a residential complex was built. In the middle of the complex, the architects left free space so as not to block Futsanglong's view of the ocean and maintain its good location. Like most Chinese dragons, Fucanglong is generous until angered. He must be treated with respect so that the dragon does not show his obstinate disposition. When Futsanglong flies into the sky, volcanoes wake up.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru