Fig. 55.—Flying Snakes from the Sien
Mountains (Central Mountains).
(Shan Hai King.)
There is a short reference to the Ying Lung or winged dragon; it is as follows:—
“In the north-east corner of the Great Desert are mountains called Hiung-li and T’u K’iu. The Ying Lung lives at the south extremity.
“[Commentary.—The Ying Lung is a dragon with wings.]
“He killed Tsz Yiu and Kwa Fu.
“[Commentary.—Tsz Yiu was a soldier.]
“He could not ascend to heaven.
“[Commentary.—The Ying Lung dwells beneath the earth.]