Dragons have held an important place in Chinese culture since ancient times, and are regarded as mysterious and supernatural beings. In historical documents and folklore, the image of the dragon is varied, but it has always maintained a majestic and ethereal character. From the oracle bone inscription to the Shuowen Jie Zi, from the Shu Wei Ji to the dragon totem created by the Yellow Emperor, the image of the dragon gradually evolved and took on different characteristics in different eras. From its earliest reptile image, to its S-shaped body that seems to be meandering and flying, and then to today's majestic and majestic image, the image of the dragon has gradually been enriched with the changes of history.
However, no matter what form the dragon appears in, its status in the minds of the people is very high. Rulers of all dynasties have regarded the dragon as their symbol, and ordinary people will also dance dragons and row dragon boats on special days in order to please the dragon gods and beasts. Because in the agrarian society, people believe that the dragon is the divine beast of the rain, as long as the dragon performs its duties well and spreads the rain to the clouds, the crops can have a good harvest, and people do not have to starve anymore. So, both historically and in modern society, people have a sense of reverence for dragons.
A few years ago, someone claimed that a cave was found in the mountain behind Shimen Village, Linwu County, Hunan Province, and there was a 13-meter-long real dragon inside, which attracted widespread attention. The old people of Shimen Village have legends about the existence of this dragon cave, but no one knows the exact location. Until one day, a cattle herder discovers that his cattle are missing, and begins to search all over the mountain, stumbling upon a narrow and hidden cave. He decided to go in, but when he entered the cave, he found that the cold was pressing, and there were bursts of white fog. In the midst of chasing the sounds, he suddenly saw a huge behemoth lying in a huge pool, shaped like a dragon, and even able to breathe clouds and mist. The man was so frightened that he immediately fled from the cave and spread the news throughout the village.
After the news broke, geographers organized a team to investigate the back mountains of Shimen Village. They discovered that the so-called real dragon was actually a 13-meter-long stone dragon, and the ball near the dragon's head was just a stalagmite. Experts explain that this stone dragon was formed by the underground karst cave being lifted to the ground after geological changes, and the image of the stone dragon was eroded by water over a long period of time. Although the experts found the truth, some netizens still do not believe that the real dragon does not exist. They believe that the dragon, as one of the 12 zodiac signs, should be real.
There are many different theories about the origin of dragons. Historical records and legends have mentioned different origins. One of the most accepted theories is that the Yellow Emperor created the image of the dragon. According to legend, after unifying the various tribes, the Yellow Emperor created a fictional dragon on the "Hefu" in Busan as a common totem for all tribes.
However, regardless of the origin of the dragon, it plays a very important role in Chinese culture. Not only is it seen as a symbol of good luck and wealth, but it is also revered and revered by people. Regardless of whether the real dragon exists or not, people's love for it and their expectations for the baby dragon are the pursuit of a better yearning and a happy life.
Finally, I hope that one day we will be able to see the real dragon, but until we see it, we can still appreciate the image of the dragon and look forward to the happiness of giving birth to a baby dragon for the newlyweds.