Seiryuu: Country: Kutou
Animal Form: Dragon
Miko: Hongo Yui
Seishi: Nakago, Suboshi, Amiboshi, Soi, Tomo, Ashitare, Miboshi
Color: Blue
Direction: East
Seasion: Spring
Planet: Jupiter
Real God Name: Ryu
Real God Info: Corresponds to the season spring, the color blue, the element water, and the virtue propriety; supports and maintains country (controls rain, symbol of the emperor's power). Often paired with the Phoenix, for the two represent both conflict and wedded bliss, or the emperor (dragon) and empress (phoenix). Represents the yang principle; often portrayed surrounded by water or clouds. In Chinese mythology, there are five types of dragon: (1) the celestial dragons who guard the abodes of the gods; (2) dragon spirits, who rule over wind and rain but can also cause flooding; (3) earth dragons, who cleanse the rivers and deepen the oceans; (4) treasure-guarding dragons; and (5) imperial dragons, those with five claws instead of the usual four.
