Essay On Chinese Dragons

The dragon is one of the four mythical creatures in China which include the Phoenix, tiger, and tortoise. Since ancient times the dragon has been a symbol of power and goodness and has been used by the emperors. Chinese dragons are powerful and benign symbols in Chinese culture and are said to have control over the weather and water. It is even believed that they can summon rain during a drought. Chinese dragons are seen in contrast to the evil fire-breathing dragons in most Western stories.The dragon's power to control the forces of nature are believed to be reflected in the power of the emperor on earth. Dragons are found in all parts of Chinese society, and its symbolism and significance can be found in legends, festivals, and everyday art and objects.
The origins of the Chinese dragon are unknown. Some have suggested that the Chinese dragon came from totems of many different Chinese tribes. The dragon is thought to have been developed when the tribes merged their totems. It is believed that the first legendary Emperor of China Huangdi used a snake for his coat of arms. Every time he conquered another tribe, he would build their emblem into his own, which might explain why the dragon is made up of various animals. These animals include: head of a camel, the horns of a stag, the eyes of a demon, …show more content…
One example of their powers is that they control the rain, rivers, lakes, and sea. Another example they can ward off evil spirits and protect the innocent people in China. They fly in the sky among clouds even though they don’t have wings this is because of the flaming pearl on the dragon's neck. Lots of pictures have Chinese dragons playing with a flaming pearl and legend has it that the pearl gives them their power and allows them to ascend into and out of heaven. These dragons are also associated with luck and wealth and for poor farmers, dragons would bring their crops rain in droughts and hard