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What kind of animal is a dragon?

What kind of animal is a dragon?
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"Jiao" is usually described as an animal in myths and legends in traditional Chinese culture. It has the image of a dragon and is usually described as a large aquatic creature swimming in the water. In ancient literature, the dragon is often described as a ferocious creature, often associa

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"Jiao" is usually described as an animal in myths and legends in traditional Chinese culture. It has the image of a dragon and is usually described as a large aquatic creature swimming in the water. In ancient literature, the dragon is often described as a ferocious creature, often associated with dragons, carps and other mythical and legendary creatures. The dragon has a specific symbolic meaning in traditional Chinese culture and is often seen as a mysterious creature lurking in the water. In reality, the dragon is not a real animal, but a fictional creature in ancient Chinese mythology.

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