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Dilong

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In Chinese mythology, Dilong or Ti-Lung (地龍; pinyin: di4 long2) are earth dragons whose task it is to preside over rivers and streams. According to some accounts, they are the female counterpart of the Shenlong and they fly only in order to mate.