China’s Four Celestial Guardians Explained

4 Chinese Mythical Creatures You ' ve Never Really Heard Of Forget the Chinese dragon

you think you know . That iconic , serpentine beast ,

a symbol of luck and power , is only one small part of a much bigger ,

much older cosmic puzzle . The real power , the force that keeps the universe in

order , belongs to four celestial guardians you ' ve probably never heard of —

or at least , not in the right way . They command the seasons ,

master the elements , and protect the four corners of the world .

What if I told you the stability of the entire cosmos rests on their shoulders ?