QUOTE(bym @ Mar 19 2006, 10:52 PM)
Greetings gl2vector!
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As for phoenix, it is the female mate of dragons though one would think it Jiao-Long or Li-Long.
Just curious as to your source saying that the Phoenix is the female mate to dragons? (IMG:
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Felicitations Master Bym,
My source for saying that Phoenix is female mate of dragon would be Mistress Lin and Mistress Li, both of whom are from China and oddly enough somewhat conversant with Oriental dragons and their lore. That and a bit of perusal through translated Chinese texts.
While Jiao-Long and Li-Long are both female dragons, they are generally homeless residents of lakes, marshes, or other deserted areas and are often considered either evil or of shadowed influence.
Phoenix on the other hand is the symbol of female regeneration and the continuity of life.
Should there be any other interrogatives please feel free.
Vector