竜神
りゅ
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Meanings
1
dragon god; dragon king
A deity or divine being in the form of a dragon, often associated with water and weather in Japanese mythology.
The dragon god is worshipped as a deity who controls rain.
2
naga
In Buddhist contexts, refers to a serpent-like being (naga), often a guardian deity or a being associated with water and treasure.
In Buddhism, dragon gods appear as the Eight Great Dragon Kings.