Dragon King of the South Sea (南海龙王)
Alternative Names (異名):
南海龙王, Nánhǎi Lóngwáng, Dragon King of the South Sea, 敖顺[1], Ao Shun, 敖钦[2], Ao Qin
Dragon King of the South Sea (Chinese: 南海龙王; Pinyin: Nánhǎi Lóngwáng) is the Dragon King of the South Sea in Chinese mythology. His name is Ao Shun (敖顺) or Ao Qin (敖钦) In Journey to the West, hee is mentioned briefly in a battle with the Immortals over the death of their servant to the sea (which was blamed on Ao-Chin's son) and again when Monkey demanded a gift from him and he presented him a red gold cape. He could be linked to Vermilion Bird as both are southern gods in Chinese mythology.
His brothers are Ao Kuang, Ao Jun and Ao Shun.
Notes
[1] Fengshen Yanyi Chapter 13.
[2] Journey to the West Chapter 3.
Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_King_of_the_South_Sea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_mythology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Chinese_mythology
Chinese mythology | Journey to the West | Fengshen Yanyi characters
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