an eagle's claws, tiger's paws and an ox's ears. The dragon became a symbol of Huangdi's power. Over the years, the dragon grew to be regarded as the symbol of the Chinese nation, of holiness ...

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A carp’s scales, an eagle’s claws and a tiger’s paws. Pieced together, these disparate physical features yield an illustrious ...