Yong / Imugi

Korea

Some dragon forms here are not born complete - they ascend into legend. The Imugi, a lesser serpent, must endure centuries before earning its place among the heavens.

Associated With

Transformation, ascension, protection, blessing

Atmosphere

Some dragon forms here are not born complete - they ascend into legend.

Print Museum Card Yong / Imugi illustration

Name

Yong / Imugi

Korean

Region

Korea

Premodern legend cycles into later folk memory

Atlas Context

This entry is part of Where Dragons Dwell, an interactive atlas of dragon myths and sacred serpent traditions across world cultures.