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Chinese Dragon

Chinese dragon ( simplified Chinese :龙; Traditional Chinese :龍; Pinyin : lóng ; Teochew : Leng; Northern Thai (Luang) is one of the prominent symbols of the Emperor and Chinese culture, characterized by a combination of various animal species. The body is long like a snake, with a pair of large fangs at the upper jaw area, with long antennae that look like a creeper. and has a mane like that of a lion on the neck, chin and elbows, has dark green scales throughout the body, a total of 117 scales, of which 81 dragon scales have yang properties.which is a fine scale The 36 dragon scales have the property of Yin , which is an evil scale. The horns of the dragons have vertebrae stretching along the back and tail. It is alternating long and short thorns, with four legs and strong claws.

The scales of the Chinese dragon There will be unique characteristics that change according to each type of dragon. From dark green to gold or some sources say Chinese dragons come in a variety of colors, such as blue, black, white, red, green or yellow, but in the case of chiao dragons, the dragon’s back is green.

The side area is yellow. and under the belly is crimson A type of Chinese dragon has wings on the sides of its body. and able to walk on water But for another Chinese dragon, when flicking the mane forward and backward will produce a sound that sounds like a flute

Chinese dragons have a protrusion on their heads which allows them to fly. The nodule on the head is called ch’ih muh, but if a Chinese dragon doesn’t have a hump on its head, it holds a small scepter called a po-shan, which allows the dragon to float in the air.

In western countries, it has just come across. Some mysterious objects can float in the air for a short period of time.) In China , ancient people believed that dragons were powerful and sacred beasts of the sky and earth. It is said to be friendly. more than malignancy It is a symbol that brings happiness. And the fertility of the country found in rivers and lakes like to live in the rain.

The dragon was regarded as He is the creator of the law of philanthropy. And it’s something that builds confidence. and confidence to the king . In the Qing dynasty, the king will sit onThrone Dragon Travel by dragon boat eat food on the dragon table and lay on the dragon bed.

Legend of ancient Chinese dragons

The legend of ancient Chinese dragons is more than 4,000 years old. The shape of the Chinese dragon is Ultimately, it depends on the artist’s imagination to enhance it. Selling the imagination of the painter to write a dragon based on the style that has been told over and over again is that the Chinese dragon has a long body like a snake , has green scales, red eyes, has tentacles and a pair of horns. 4 legs and strong claws

The ancient Chinese dragon was regarded as a god animal , which the Chinese revered as a vehicle of the Taoist gods, serving to protect the palaces of the heavenly gods. A Chinese dragon with five claws is a symbol of an emperor or emperor .of China as a symbol of fertility Some dragons carry large pearls on their front legs. People once thought that pearls were dragon eggs. Some dragons lay their eggs in running water.

The legendary Chinese dragon able to make himself as large as the universe , the ancient Persians believed so. Or as small as a silk worm, and among the four sacred animals of China, the Chinese dragon is the animal of the gods. get the most respect Chinese dragons are benevolent, friendly, ambitious and optimistic. In addition to being intelligent, very intelligent, decisive and powerful, the Chinese dragon is the adviser of the leaders in various fields, but the Chinese dragon has pride in itself. would be considered insulting when the leader refused to follow the advice of the Chinese dragon. or when people do not respect the importance Chinese dragon will make the rain stop or blow out the black clouds that will bring the storm and the flood came The little dragon did small tricky things like leaking a roof. or cause the rice to become gooey

The real dragon today is the remains of primitive dinosaurs , which are petrified . Dinosaur eggs were discovered in many areas in China , which is known as having the most dinosaurs in the world. In ancient times, it was used to make medicinal herbs , known as “medicines”. Dragon Bones.” Take Chinese dragon eggs as a talisman of the royal court in the Beijing Palace, but later when the Beijing Palace is broken. Chinese dragon eggs are also inherited from China to Thailand .

The dragon eggs that were handed down in Thailand. There is a legend that has been told since ancient times that when a diplomatic corps or a delegation from China used a Hai Chi boat by bringing the Yang Chee, there were 449 people who were accompanied by 279 people on board to ask for an audience. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Abhisekdusit Throne Hall At one o’clock in the afternoon on 29 November 1907 , with Phraya Boriburanakosakorn approached and assigned to Phraya Boriburanakosakorn or Huat Chotika Phukkana or Chao Khun Kim Jung as a coordinating manager and welcomed in the reign His Majesty King Chulalongkorn, Rama V

According to the characteristics of the dragon eggs that have been passed down from the legend. It is similar to the crystal ball, similar to the crystal ball of Luang Pu Tuad , the freshwater sea water of Thailand, but is decorated with inlaid and encased similar to wrapped in glass . those days.

Origin of Chinese dragons

According to the beliefs of the ancient Chinese There will be 4 types of sacred animals, namely kirin , swan , turtle and dragon . The Chinese are believed to be the dragon. Is the greatest animal among the four species that the Chinese dragon, or as the Chinese call it. “Leng-Leng-Long-Lung”, which is different according to the nature of the pronunciation of each locality. The Chinese regard the dragon as a symbol of power, power, greatness and masculinity.

Since the Chinese dragon is a sacred animal It is the beast of the gods in the heavens and represents the emperor. son born from heaven The Chinese believe that if people who have seen dragons It is considered to be very auspicious for yourself. Those who have the opportunity to ride on the back of a dragon must be virtuous, honest, and have a pure heart. Even if there was a dragon to take him as a Saint in the heavens.

In ancient times, the Chinese have made up a dragon textbook , which is compiled in detail in part of the history. The races and characteristics of dragons were described in the most detailed manner. but because those texts have been lost over time The study of modern Chinese dragons Therefore, it is only a study of the remains of evidence and from the stories of Chinese elders only.

According to legend, in ancient China, there was Chao Mae Nueng Or or Ni Wa, who had a human body, but the head was a snake, which in some texts was told that the upper body was human. but the lower part is a snake When Chao Mae Nueng Or expires She had been dead for three years, but her corpse had not decayed. and when someone tried to take a knife and cut through her stomach Then a yellow dragon flew out and soared into the sky.

According to ancient Chinese texts, it is said that the Chinese dragon was first born in the era of God Fuhi, Fuzi or Fuyi (or about 3,935 years before the Buddha era) about 6,500 years ago, before Cairo Egypt. There is a legend that For thousands of years, there was a dragon that ruled all the waters.

In fact, that dragon was the transformed Lord Fuhi. King Fuhi was a very talented person. He is the creator of the Yin-Yang Dharma, the first dharma in the world. He invented many things, such as “Poi-Kuei” or the Eight direction talisman, and was also the one who determined that the man and woman had to be married to each other as well (1 man married 1 woman).

In the Chinese cultural history book, it is said that That dragon was born in the reign of God Ueng Di. Ungdi, Ungdi, or Huangdi was a king who united the land of China into one piece. He has created a dragon image. By combining the symbols of the different tribes with the aim of turning the dragon into a symbol that the tribes had become one.

According to legend, when the god Ueng Tee died. There was a dragon from the sky that came down to receive him and his wife as an immortal in the heavens. By some texts it is said that he is the same Huang that was the Lord of Heaven. or a gexian emperor later For this reason, the Chinese consider dragons to be sacred and lords of all animals.

Chinese people and their belief in dragons

Beliefs about the dragon in ancient China is an ancient belief since humans began to know. Creatures of giant size and reverence like gods , these beliefs are ubiquitous. All nations around the world who have Ancient history such as the history of the Egyptian era, the history of the Greek era, the history of the Roman era, the history of the Indian era, and the history of the Chinese era, which this belief has been inherited since the belief of a large snake that has long been associated with humans in particular the world. Mainland Chinese

The ancient Chinese believed that the dragon’s saliva would produce a magic orb called. “Pearl of the Moon” and “Pearl of Fertility” will give rise to the abundance of crops. Whatever you plant, it will thrive. It is also believed that the blood of the Chinese dragon. When flowing out of the Chinese dragon, it will infiltrate the Chinese land and will become amber . When the dragon molts, it will make the dragon’s horn glow. It is very powerful and shines a light in the darkness, similar to the elixir of the ginseng plant.

The ancient Chinese revered dragons as gods. It is believed that dragons like swallows to roast, so before crossing the sea, Therefore, offerings must be made to the dragons in order to appease and wish them a safe journey. According to the beliefs of sailors in ancient times It is said that dragons are afraid of leaves , pines , 5 colors of silk, wax , iron and centipedes . As for the 5 colors of silk, this is a belief since ancient times.

In sailing in the seas, the Chinese used 5 colors of silk tied at the bow of the ship to It is a protection against the dangers of dragons. which later became a belief about Mae YanangInstead, the Chinese seafarer’s mother, Yanang, is a small undead god. Local in each place that has beliefs about the dress of Mae Yanang. Tie 5 colors of silk at the bow of this boat to respect Mae Yanang or Chao Mae Thapthim. (Goddess Ma Zhou) is a goddess in Taoism. which all sailors have great respect especially with Admiral Zheng He or Dae Hua, who was the head of the Ming dynasty. In the era of Emperor Yongle

Chinese dragons are divine creatures in the heavens according to Chinese beliefs. They are like symbols of the Chinese people. Chinese people around the world are arrogant in that they are. Descended from dragons (Lung Tik Chuan Ren) , the Chinese believe that dragons are mythological gods that bring longevity.

Prosperity, fortune and from the symbol of the emperor and the great power of the emperor. Chinese dragon myths have penetrated into the way of life of the ancient Chinese. and became the culture of the Chinese until today The Chinese dragon has become a symbol of greatness, goodness and power.

The Chinese dragon, or Long, represents power and goodness. bravado Heroism and Perseverance Virtue is noble and grand as a god. The Chinese dragon does not succumb to any obstacles until it accomplishes what it wants. Diligent, decisive, intelligent, optimistic and ambitious Unlike the dark powers of western dragons. Western dragons are mostly irritable, have wings, can fly and breathe fire. But the eastern dragon is beautiful, friendly, and intelligent.

Chinese dragons are considered gods of the eastern direction, instead of being hated like western dragons. The eastern dragon was loved and worshiped. Temples and shrines were built to pay homage to the rulers of rain , rivers , seas, and oceans .Many cities in China have pagodas where the Chinese come to burn incense to pray to the dragons. The Black Dragon Shrine, located near Beijing, was reserved only for the emperor’s consort.

The Chinese have a special dragon sacrifice here on the 1st and 15th of every month. Dragon shrines and altars are still visible along the sea and river banks in many parts of China and the Far East. Because most Chinese dragons live in water, churches , in the middle of the water in Japan. It has become a popular stop for pilgrims who pray to the dragons. One Chinese legend records that Male and female Chinese dragons used to mate with humans.And the descendants of Chinese dragons became the greatest rulers. Japanese emperor Hirohito traces his ancestry back 128 generations, Princess Fruitful Jewel, daughter of the deep sea dragon king.

The emperors of many Asian countries claim to have dragon ancestors. which led to the idea that everything used had to be decorated with dragons, for example. dragon throne Dragon robes, dragon beds, dragon boats. It was very important for the Chinese to consider the emperor to be a dragon. The Chinese believed that an emperor could turn himself into a dragon.

Everything related to Chinese dragons brings happiness and prosperity. In every 12 years there is a year of the dragon which also brings good luck, fortune . Today’s Eastern astrologers claim that children born during the Year of the Dragon will have good health and longevity. There used to be a wise dragon who served as a mentor to the king. Three hundred years ago, the Cambodian king spent the night in the Golden Tower where he would consult with the true ruler of the Land of Nine-Headed Dragon .

very self Although discreet and savvy, the Chinese dragon will feel insulted if the ruler does not follow the instructions. or people do not think that Chinese dragons are important The dragon will stop creating rain and cause the land to dry up or flood. The smaller dragon will pretend to cause damage such as a leaking roof or sticky rice.Chinese people light firecrackers and carry large paper dragons in specially organized processions. and hold dragon boat races in the river to please their dragons.

Dragons have become an important part of the lives of the Chinese people. in the form of a god from heaven As the world is best known, the Chinese dragon Sheng Chi is the one who sacrificed his life and energy for the seasons of the mainland Chinese. The Chinese dragon brings water from the rain.

The warmth of the sun, the wind from the sea and the earth from the earth. The dragon represents the great power of nature. world supremacy Sometimes we may find a Chinese dragon in the form of a symbol of the god of protection and protection. They are regarded as the greatest beings above all beings. They are able to live in the sea. fly up to heaven and curled up on the ground in the form of mountains .amongst all mythical creatures Dragons can ward off evil spirits. Protecting innocents and keeping their tokens safe from many dangers, Chinese dragons are regarded as the ultimate symbol of good luck.