In Chinese mythology Shenlong (or Shen-lung; translating to spirit dragon) is the master of storms and bringer of rain. He has significance equal to that of the celestial dragon Tianlong.
By VampirePrincess007 / Natalia on Deviant Art.
I first encountered Shenlong by watching Dragon Ball. It’s that image of a huge, spiralling green dragon that will forever live with me as my idea of the Dragon God. I’m not alone. If you search Deviant Art or other galleries for Shenlong then the weretiger from Bloody Roar makes plenty of appearances but it is the Dragon Ball deity who dominates.
Shenlong’s most significant scenes in Dragon Ball come right at the end. As Dragon Ball GT Season 2 releases in the UK on the 17th of March, which is the last of the anime, let’s look at seven more visions of Shenlong.
Seiji Wolf’s Shenlong
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Natsuaki’s Pokemon Shenlong
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Super J Manplay’s Kid Goku and Shenlong
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Damian Krzywonos’ Shenlong
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Cataflan’s Shenlong
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Ras Umbrosus’ Shenlong
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Ana Donation’s Shenlong
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Do you know of any other illustrations of the epic dragon? Share the links in the comments below.
