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The origin of dragons

Dragons originated from snakes.

Eight thousand years ago, there were abundant rainfall and lush forests all over the world. It is a paradise for snakes, and it is impossible to defend them. So people invented a snake, camel's head, unicorn's horn, turtle's eyes, cow's ears, lizard's legs, tiger's claws, fish scales, and a bearded animal-dragon. The dragon's divine power is unparalleled, and it can subdue all natural disasters and wild animals.

2. From Thunder

The dragon originally came from the image of lightning winding. Through the observation of nature and astronomical phenomena, the ancestors thought that there was a sacred thing in the sky that could summon wind and rain, thunder and appear in the form of lightning. According to the thunder, they call it a dragon. Judging from the pronunciation of the word dragon, "dragon" recorded the rumbling thunder.

On cloudy days, whenever we see a strong wind, hear rumbling thunder, and sometimes even see the lightning that comes with it, our ancestors know that it is a dragon. And dragons make them unpredictable and sometimes make them feel scared, which makes them even more awed. Thus, the worship of dragons began.

The dragon culture, which has lasted for 8,000 years, has a deep accumulation in China, and countless folk customs and festivals are related to dragons.

In the dragon culture, the dragon is not only regarded as a god beast, but also as an auspicious beast. In the eyes of the ancients, since dragons can communicate with heaven and earth, of course, they can also represent heaven or God and give people protection. Therefore, people naturally regard dragons as a symbol of good luck and happiness. Ancient rulers even regarded the appearance of dragons as a symbol of national prosperity and national security.