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The dragon was the sign of the Emperor,
and was on the national flag of the
late Qing dynasty. The Chinese dragon
is rendered as a long and serpent-like
creature without wings. The Chinese
dragon is said to be a strange mixture
of several animals.
According to legend Chinese dragons
were supposed to be made of all the
world's spare parts. The Dragon in
Chinese mythology was a creature of
high mountains or underground caves,
breathing flames and ready for combat.
The imperial throne was called the
dragon throne. China was regarded
as the land of the dragon and the
Chinese people were viewed as the
dragon's descendants. Therefore, the
dragon serves as a symbol of harmony,
the fundamental spirit of Chinese
culture. Depending on their mood,
Chinese dragons could be either playful
or frightening. Dragons can be seen
in almost all Chinese cities. The
dragons decorate ancient monuments
and buildings, and are sometimes depicted
playing with a pearl or thunder-ball.
The dragon rain God is often depicted
with a pearl or ball, to symbolize
thunder.
The Chinese wrote of dragons in their
ancient book, I Ching, associating
the creatures with power, fertility,
and well being. This is because the
Chinese considered a dragon and phoenix
as symbolic of the blissful relations
between husband and wife. In ancient
China, dragons could be found in decorations
for weddings or royalty along with
dragons.
The dragon is a symbol of deep desire,
of wisdom and of luck, and has often
been used to ward off evil spirits.
Therefore, the dragon serves as a
symbol of harmony, the fundamental
spirit of Chinese culture.
The dragon was said to have acquired
a wide range of supernatural powers.
Taoists regarded the dragon as one
of the most important deified forces
of nature.
About the Author:
Francesca Black has long been a fan
of dragons with Dragon Gifts http://www.dragon-gifts.com
and http://www.mystical-creatures.com
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