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• Chinese mythology — Nine Dragons handscroll section, by Chen Rong, 1244 CE, Chinese Song Dynasty, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Chinese mythology (中國神話) is a collection of cultural history, folktales, and religions that have been passed down in oral or written… …   Wikipedia

• Makara (Hindu mythology) — Makara as the Vahana (vehicle) of the goddess Ganga Makara (Sanskrit: मकर) is a sea creature in Hindu mythology. It is generally depicted as half terrestrial animal (in the frontal part in animal forms of elephant or crocodile or stag, or deer)… …   Wikipedia

• Japanese mythology — For the Japanese pantheon, see List of Japanese deities. Shinto This article is part of a series on Shinto Practices and beliefs …   Wikipedia