Chinese Dragons中国龙.doc

Chinese Dragons中国龙Amongst the most impressive and awe inspiring creatures of the Chinese mythology is the Chinese Dragon. A symbiosis of divinity and sublime power, the dragons are the rulers of the waters. In Chinese Mythology, the dragons are a nexus of immense power and lovers of heroes and the gods. An eminent dragon from the Chinese myths is the Yinglong. The Yinglong is the Rain god. This myth has resulted in people who believe it to be true to pray to the dragons for the arrival of rain. Resulting from the Chinese folklore and stories is a conclusion that dragons are able to form substantial rain by cloud formation and water sprays from their powerful breath. A lot of Chinese today, who are conscious of their ethnicity refer to themselves as the ‘Descendants of the Dragon’ and exult with pride when they are referred to as such as well. 中国龙图片 Physiology of the Dragon in Chinese MythologyThe Chinese mythology presents its own unique physiology of the physical makeup of the dragon. It is believed that fully fledged and developed Dragons are not just one unique creature or animal but it is a product of the coalescing of many unique animals on the face of the earth. The head of the Dragon is said to be that of a Camel. The scales of the Dragon are said to be made from fish scales.These scales are said to consist of both, the yang and the yin. 81 of the yang and 36 of the yin. This combination of yin and yang is supposed to balance the personality of the dragon by being neither too good nor too bad for a dragon is supposed to be and it is perfectly in line with its traits. Next, the horns of a dragon, according to Chinese mythology are said to be those of a Giant Stag. The flanking ears are those of a bull. Eyes are those of a rabbit and the imperial neck is that of a snake. Further, with a belly of a Clam, kingly paws of tiger and the rasping claws of an eagle, the physiology of the Chinese Dragon is thus complete and perfected to suit every function. Origins