The dragon figure embodies all the power and unsurpassed strength of the Chinese state: from ancient times to the present. The dragon is one of the oldest symbols of the country's culture, where it appears as the most revered animal of all.
In no other country in the world is this mythical creature - the Dragon - so worshiped as they do in China. The dragon was perceived here as the conqueror of all elements. This sacred animal has been a real visiting card of the entire state for many millennia.
Look
According to Chinese legends, the dragon has a serpentine body, a frog's belly, eyes like a hare, and also tiger's legs. In general, the figure of a dragon in Chinese tradition consists of numerous animals with which primitive man was well acquainted. We see that the figure of the dragon is a collective image, which is created on the basis of a variety of fauna. Many historians are inclined to believe that the image of the dragon originated from real-life dinosaurs, since they are visually very similar.
Mythology
It should be noted that the dragon in Chinese mythology is more than four thousand years old. The first images of him are fixed on oracle bones, as well as on turtle shells. The image of the dragon is surrounded by a halo of mystery and contains many mysteries that the Chinese still cannot solve.
In ancient times, the dragon symbolized the rebellious forces of nature, as well as the sky itself and the imperial power. It is no coincidence that the winter residence of the emperors of the Middle Kingdom in Beijing is decorated with a large number of dragons, which cannot be counted with the naked eye. Only on the imperial throne, you can see 590 different dragons, and in the imperial hall there are more than 12 thousand species of these mythical animals.
"Dragon" traditions
In the capital of China, you can visit an attraction called the "Wall of the Nine Dragons". This architectural structure was erected two centuries ago and is still striking in its majesty, as it depicts amazing dragons, symbolizing the great power of China.
The Chinese state has a celebration of honoring the dragon. For this festive event, it is customary to beautifully decorate boats and swim in them on the water. This festive ritual is a kind of sacrifice to water deities. In addition, every year, during the New Year period, dances are held here. People at this time dress up in colorful dragon costumes, have fun and dance.
If China has been worshiping the sacred dragon figure for many centuries, the Western states are afraid of him. For them, the image of a dragon is a symbol of mortal danger and irresistible horror. China reveres the dragon, for him it is the personification of all the best and brightest in this world
