Sometimes we need fantasy to survive reality.

-Unknown Author

Mythical creatures are fascinating and have been used throughout history to serve countless purposes. Often these creatures have been used to explain the workings of our world by providing reason to the unexplained. They are also used to emphasize the heroism hero's out of those that defeat them. 

Japanese Ryu Dragons are said to embody happiness, good fortune, wisdom, perseverance, and immortality. 

The Phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is born again. It typically symbolizes renewal or rebirth but can also represent time, the sun, or resurrection.