The Year of the Dragon is a special year in the Chinese lunar calendar, and it is also a time full of mystery and legend. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is a creature that symbolizes auspiciousness, power, and mystical powers, and is revered as one of the gods. In this article, we will delve into the origin and legends of dragons, interspersed with quotations from poems and historical allusions, to show the unique position of dragons in Chinese culture.
The dragon, as an important symbol in traditional Chinese culture, can be traced back to ancient myths and legends. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is regarded as an auspicious object, symbolizing power, dignity and happiness. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, dragons are born of water, are in charge of rain and dew, and can regulate the weather and protect humans from natural disasters. As a result, dragons are often seen as the embodiment of the gods and are worshipped and worshipped by people.
The ancient poet Du Fu once wrote a poem: "The wind and thunder are furious, and the dragon and the lion ride; The wind is blowing, and the dragon is riding the clouds". This poem depicts the majesty and mystery of the dragon, associating it with wind, thunder, and clouds, showing the dragon's magical power and lofty status.
The legend of the dragon is widely spread in Chinese history, and there are many colorful stories. Among them, the most famous is the record of dragons in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas". According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, dragons are born of water and can incarnate in various forms, ruling over waters, mountains, and weather. The legendary dragon is often associated with emperors and is considered a symbol and guardian god of emperors.
In ancient Chinese literature, the image of the dragon is also common. For example, in "Romance of the Gods", the dragon king Ao Guang is the lord of the East China Sea, in charge of the waters of the East China Sea, and has great power. In "Journey to the West", the dragon king Ao Qin is the lord of the West Sea, and he has had many confrontations with Sun Wukong, showing the mystery and majesty of the dragon.
The image of the dragon also often appears in ancient Chinese poetry, and is loved and praised by poets. For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's "Ascending the Phoenix Terrace of Jinling" has "dragons and phoenixes on both sides of the strait, wind and rain and thunder for a while", which expresses the best wishes for the prosperity of the empire by depicting the spectacular scene of dragons and phoenixes flying.
And the poem "Dragon" in "Nineteen Ancient Poems" connects the image of the dragon with the glory of the emperor: "What is the monarch's family, Jin Bi is harmonious." Envoy Dongyuan year, Hongmao came from afar. The dragon carving belt is red, and the phoenix has a tongue. Who takes the jade seal? I'm ashamed to be diligent. The poem celebrates the glory and power of the emperor by depicting the solemn ceremonies of the emperor and the marvelous image of the dragon.
In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is regarded as an auspicious object, symbolizing power, dignity and happiness. Its image has appeared widely in ancient Chinese literature, painting and architecture, and has become one of the important symbols of Chinese culture. Through the origin of the dragon and the legend of the story, we can have a deeper understanding of the unique position of the dragon in Chinese culture, as well as people's yearning and blessings for a better future. The Year of the Dragon says that the dragon blesses our future full of auspiciousness and happiness.