longma were often depicted as dragon-horse hybrids with colorful scales who walked on water and were omens of a good emperor to come.

Tibetan mythology

Lungta, or Wind Horse, in Tibetan Buddhism, is a flying horse, often winged, that was said to carry prayers from humans to the heavens. The horse is known to have a large, colorful gem on its back and is depicted with the four other mythical creatures (dragon, garuda, snow lion, and tiger) on prayer flags. As a symbol, the horse represents the buoyancy of life and fundamental

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