The Vietnamese Dragon represents the Emperor . The Dragon is the most powerful mythical creature in Vietnamese mythology . The Emperor wears a robe with 3 dragons on it.
The Vietnamese Phoenix represents the Empress . Legend has it that the Phoenix only appears in time of peace and only on the Wu - Tong tree . The Empress would wear a robe with a Phoenix on it.
The Vietnamese Tortoise represents the double symbol of heaven and Earth . The Tortoise is the emblem of perfection and longevity . The Tortoise carries a bow on his back containing a sacred book .
The Vietnamese Unicorn has the feet and horn of a deer , the ears of a dog , the forehead of a camel , the eyes of an eagle , the nose of a lion , the mouth of a crocodile , the body of a horse & the tail of a bull . The Unicorn only appears on a rare occasions . The Unicorn represents honesty .