What does the dragon represent in Iran and China? Please see the following article excerpted from the Iranian website, which does not represent the position of the editor
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Dragons are legendary creatures that belong to the world of myths, stories and fantasy.
There are stories about dragons in Chinese, European, South American, Iranian and many other cultures. In this article, we will discuss the concept of dragons and study the dragon symbols of some countries.
What is the symbol of the dragon? How has it been considered historically?
Dragons are one of the most enduring mythical creatures in the world. They breathe fire in stories and fly in our imagination. Sometimes they guarded a pile of gold and were killed by knights. In ancient times, dragons depicted in historical prints were believed, but these creatures were blamed for many unfortunate events.
In fact, dragons are blamed for most unexplained catastrophic events, such as disease, crop loss, bad weather, and sometimes even war. Dragons are highly valued in most ancient cultures and traditions. They can be forces of good or evil and can live almost anywhere, including lakes and oceans, between clouds and thunderstorms, and even in the darkness of caves. The common feature of all these creatures is that they spew flames and are very powerful. The story of the dragon is well known in many cultures from the United States and Europe to India, China to Iran. They have a long and rich history in various forms and are also featured in books, movies, and TV shows.
Where do the dragon talismans come from?
While it's not clear when or where the dragon story first appeared, the giant flying serpent was described at least as early as the time of the ancient Greeks and Sumerians. The researchers noted that all types of dragons share significant similarities to certain snakes. Often able to fly, these giant pseudo-snakes have appeared in myths and legends around the world, from East Asia to Australia, Europe and the American continent.
There are two main theories that attempt to explain the origin of dragons. The first and most accepted is the existence of dinosaur skeletons. People in the past have no way of knowing that these bones belonged to ancient reptiles more than 65 million years ago. Huge bones and a terrifying skull will probably inspire most dragon stories. Another independent theory states that dragons are the product of widespread fear in humans and local wildlife. This theory suggests that ancient humans were born afraid of snakes, leopards, eagles, and other animals, and their collective unconscious grouped these animals together in dragon-like forms. Animals such as crocodiles and large snakes may also play a role in local dragon imagery.
However, there are many differences in the image of dragons in different national cultures. For example, in Iran and Western countries, dragons are called terrible monsters, but in China and some other countries it is the complete opposite, and they have completely different beliefs about dragons.
The meaning of the dragon symbol in Iran
In the history of ancient Iran, the symbol of the dragon was a symbol of terror and ugliness, and even this creature was considered one of the companions of the devil, contradicting the good nature of man, but not destroying it. Of course, we should not forget that in the legends of many countries except Iran, the symbol of the dragon is a symbol of evil and unclean power, and this mythical concept is mentioned in the War of the Worlds as the main demonic force and enemy of creation. Looking at the legends of countries such as Iran, dragons are amphibians that can live on land and in water. In various epic narratives and folktales in ancient Iran, the dragon was sometimes considered a water barrier that would cause drought and famine, and by destroying them, Izad or Pakhlavan liberated the waters and made the rivers flow. In some stories, dragons kidnap girls, and kings or warriors free girls from captivity by killing them, sometimes marrying them or avenging them. In Masnavi's third book by Maulana there is a story and a short story about a snake catching a dragon and bringing it to Baghdad.
The meaning and meaning of the dragon symbol in China
The dragon, a symbol of goodness in China and other Asian countries, is a symbol of good luck, power and decency, not the monsters depicted as fearsome animals in Western and Iranian stories. The dragon is one of the twelve zodiac signs with its own personality and star symbols, and the emperors of ancient China were called the sons of the dragon. For this reason, the common people were not allowed to own objects with dragon statues at that time. In addition, in the legends of this country, most dragons have long bodies like snakes and sharp claws like eagles, unlike dinosaurs and Western dragons.
Various dragon symbols can be found in carvings on stairs, corridors, furniture and court costumes of the Chinese Empire. Dragon statues were illegal for ordinary people during the imperial period and could only be used by powerful courtiers. In addition, in Chinese mythology, dragons are seen as the masters of the weather, such as rainfall, waterfalls, rivers, and oceans, and the four dragon kings each control a piece of Chinese sea. In many villages in China, there are still temples or shrines dedicated to the Dragon King to take advantage of their good weather throughout the year for a bountiful harvest. Before modern times, local sacrifices were made to appease the Dragon King to prevent floods or droughts.
Dragons in Chinese culture are blue, green, red, black, white, yellow, and gold. The different colors of the dragon represent different things, as follows:
Red Dragon
Red is the best auspicious color in China and is often used to decorate houses and buildings during weddings or important festivals and celebrations; Therefore, the red dragon symbolizes good luck.
Black Dragon
The Chinese black dragon symbol is often associated with revenge. In some Chinese films, many criminal organizations or street gangs are marked by black dragons. Criminals often have black dragon tattoos on their arms or backs that represent evil or revenge.
White Dragon
In Chinese culture, white is traditionally associated with death and mourning. However, the white Chinese dragon symbolizes purity and virtue.
Blue-green dragon
In Chinese culture, blue and green are colors that represent nature, health, healing, peace, and growth. The blue and green dragons symbolize spring, new life and the advent of plant growth.
Yellow Dragon
Since the ancient Chinese imperial dynasty, yellow has been considered the color of the imperial family, so the yellow dragon is a symbol of the emperor. They represent wisdom, luck and strength.
Golden Dragon
The golden dragon in China is associated with powerful gods. The golden dragon has always been a symbol of wealth, prosperity and power.
The dragon is a mythical creature that has existed for thousands of years in the cultures of people around the world and has different meanings. In Western culture, this fictional creature is often described as a giant four-legged reptile covered in scales, capable of breathing fire and flying with powerful bat-like wings. In Eastern cultures, the dragon is depicted as a highly intelligent, wingless serpentine creature. In some cultures, the symbol of the dragon is entirely positive, a sign of goodness and goodness, while in some countries it is a symbol of evil and famine.
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