Cheongnyong

Cheongnyong, the azure dragon, is the guardian of the east in Korean cosmology, symbolizing spring, wood, and renewal within the four symbols system. With blue scales and a coiled, serpentine form, it brings rain and controls weather, ensuring fertile seasons and warding off calamity. In legends, Cheongnyong balances cosmic forces alongside other directional beasts, embodying vitality and growth. Revered in art, architecture, and shamanic rituals, it represents the life-giving power of nature and the protective role of eastern forces in maintaining harmony.