Is there a dragon like creature in Indian mythology?

Dragons are among the most popular and enduring of the world's mythological creatures. Dragon tales are known in many cultures, from the Americas to Europe to India to China. Though they populate our books, films, and television shows, they have a long and rich history in many forms. read more

But Indian Mythology is vast and there are Monstrous creatures which have aptly been called "Rakshas(a)" "Asura(a)" or "Danav(a)". Think of something huge and monstrous and the Indian mythology aptly puts it as a Rakshas. read more

The Chinese dragon, is a creature in Chinese mythology that also appears in other Asian cultures, and is sometimes called the Oriental (or Eastern) dragon. Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four legs, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. read more

Ichchadhari Naag or Naagin is a mythical shape-shifting cobra in Indian folklore. In Hindi a Naag is the Male cobra and Naagin is the Female Cobra. This creature was originally a venomous cobra and after completing 100 years of their lives could take the form of any living being. read more