Keeper of the Lost Lore

The Dragon That Shaped a Nation| Vietnam's Mythical Origins


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Do you believe in dragons?

To some, dragons are not only real, but part of their ancestry. 

Meet the dragons of the East- the dragons of Vietnam, to be precise.

The dragon of the east is often associated with its importance in Chinese culture; however, it is equally revered in Vietnamese culture, perhaps even to a greater extent. In Vietnamese mythology and folklore, dragons occupy a unique and cherished position, serving as saviors, protectors, and ancestral figures for the nation.
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