Dragon turtle

A dragon turtle (Chinese : 龍龜, pinyin : Lóngguī) is a legendary Chinese creature that combines two of the four celestial animals of Chinese mythology: the shell of a turtle with a dragon's body is promoted as a positive ornament in Feng Shui,^[1]^[2] symbolizing courage, determination, fertility, longevity, power, success, and support. Decorative carvings or statuettes of the creature are traditionally placed facing the window.^[3]

Mapmakers sometimes drew dragon turtles along with other fantastical creatures in unexplored areas.^{[citation needed]}

Ancient mythology

When Fuxi wanted to create more divine patterns, He discovered a "square diagram" on the back of a dragon turtle.^[4]

In popular culture

Tabletop games

Dragon turtles appear in some editions of the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons.

TV

In the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, a lion turtle, a gigantic creature which greatly resembles the dragon turtle, appears to grant the protagonist Aang spiritual guidance and special powers.
A dragon turtle appears in the 1983 Dungeons & Dragons cartoon episode, "The Garden of Zinn", its poisonous bite setting up the events of the episode. These creatures have a dragon body and turtle shell, with some types having flippers.

Video games

Bowser, a primary character in the Super Mario franchise by Nintendo, is based on a dragon turtle.

The character of Yachie Kicchou, from the 17th mainline video game of the Touhou Project, is an anthropomorphic tortoise dragon.

References

^ William O'Connor (2013). Dracopedia The Bestiary: An Artist's Guide to Creating Mythical Creatures. Penguin. Page [1]
^ Tchi, Rodika (2 November 2019). "The Dragon Turtle in Feng Shui Practice". The Spruce. Dotdash. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
^ Jerebtsov, M; Pivtorak, P. "ANIMALISTIC IMAGE OF THE TURTLE IN CHINESE CLASSICAL CULTURE" (PDF). Scientific Enquiry in the Contemporary World: Theoretical Basiсs and Innovative Approach. 7: 13–14 – via Google Scholar.
^ Aldern, Mary (2012). Connecting the Stars: Chinese Star Stories and the Art of Storytelling through a Cultural and Personal Lens. p. 58.

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[1] William O'Connor (2013). Dracopedia The Bestiary: An Artist's Guide to Creating Mythical Creatures. Penguin. Page [1]

[:0-2] Tchi, Rodika (2 November 2019). "The Dragon Turtle in Feng Shui Practice". The Spruce. Dotdash. Retrieved 9 October 2019.

[3] Jerebtsov, M; Pivtorak, P. "ANIMALISTIC IMAGE OF THE TURTLE IN CHINESE CLASSICAL CULTURE" (PDF). Scientific Enquiry in the Contemporary World: Theoretical Basiсs and Innovative Approach. 7: 13–14 – via Google Scholar.

[4] Aldern, Mary (2012). Connecting the Stars: Chinese Star Stories and the Art of Storytelling through a Cultural and Personal Lens. p. 58.

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