天てん竜りゅう

noun

deva and naga; heavenly beings and dragon deities

Buddhist term referring collectively to devas (heavenly beings) and nagas (dragon/serpent deities), often as protectors of the Dharma.

• 仏ぶっ教きょう美び術じゅつでは、天てん竜りゅう八はち部ぶ衆しゅうがよく描えがかれる。

  In Buddhist art, the eight kinds of beings including devas and nagas are often depicted.

noun

heavenly dragon; celestial dragon

A dragon associated with the heavens or celestial realms; can be used in mythological or literary contexts.

• 天てん竜りゅうが雲くも間まから姿すがたを現あらわした。

  A heavenly dragon appeared from between the clouds.