In addition to the two taotie statues, which eventually come to life and attack the film’s protagonist, “Creation of the Gods ...

Said to reside at the bottoms of pools and lakes, dragons symbolized majesty and power in ancient China. As one scholar wrote in the 11th century, “None of the animals is so wise as the dragon.” ...

and emperors of ancient China often regarded themselves as the Dragon, the Son of Heaven. Similarly, individuals born in the Year of the Dragon are said to possess remarkable qualities.