A legendary creature of myth across many cultures, imagined as a giant serpent or lizard. In East Asia it is usually a divine being that governs water and rain, while in Europe it is typically a winged, fire-breathing beast.
The Chinese zodiac animals vary by country. What is a dragon in Korea is a seagull in India, a whale in Iran, and a snail in Central Asia. In Vietnam, the "rabbit" position is held by a cat.