Dragon
1. DRAGON – THE FIRST OF THE FOUR SUPERNATURAL CREATURES
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The image of dragons is described as a legendary mascot with extraordinary and mysterious power
Civilizations of the world in the past, there were anecdotes and thrilling stories about Dragons - mythical creatures with supernatural abilities such as flying, breathing fire, making rain, etc. became one of the most popular mystical creatures in the ancient world. These creatures (usually animals) are depicted in non-historical stories, in folklore, myths or unverified legends and myths, sometimes involving the supernatural. Nature and are considered mythical or mythical creatures. Not only Dragons in the world, there are also many legends about other legendary creatures such as Phuong, Thunderbird, Water Monster… Recorded in natural history by various scholars of ancient times. grand. Today, RESPONTRAVEL with you to learn about Dragons.
2. FINDING THE ORIGINAL OF THE DRAGON
The dragon is an imaginary mascot, only found in myths or legends, but a familiar image in the Vietnamese mind.
From time immemorial, legend still holds that the Vietnamese people are the descendants of the Dragon and the Fairy. Although today many people do not believe in that origin, even refuting a racial legend with pride and discrimination, the image of the dragon is still deeply ingrained in the mind and speech. Dragons often appear in books, in decoration, soft on embroidered fabrics, flexible in pictures, majestic in architecture. Even today, the image of the dragon appears more widespread than before, from the symbol of economic development, to the belief in the "dragon circuit" in feng shui, to the video games of teenagers. …
First of all, it is necessary to say the basic thing: dragons are present in the legends of many peoples in the world, often called Dragon in the West, echoing close to the name Dragon in Vietnamese, but these two words are not related to each other. . Russian scientist, V. Propp, in his classic work The Roots of Fairy Tales, after hundreds of pages of researching dragon legends in world cultures, came to the conclusion: “the water dragon is an international legend”, of course, in different shapes, in different functions and symbols: the many-headed western dragon, the abductor, the cannibal, the one-headed Asian dragon , save humanity. But dragons were born from a mythical mind.
In folk songs and proverbs, most dragons are used to convey noble and holy meanings, emphasizing psychological functions:
- One day leaning on the side of the dragon boat
Better than a lifetime in a fishing boat
- When will the carp turn into a dragon?
Grateful to parents who carried the old days.
- The world is spoiled by a wife and husband
There is nothing like a dragon that can be both.
- Even if you sit by the window and touch the dragon
Hundred thousand wise, no husband is also bad
- Dragon eggs hatch dragons again
Liu will bloom again
Sometimes dragons are also used to convey love messages:
- Miss him like a wife misses her husband
Like a bird remembers its nest, like a dragon misses the clouds
- I met you by accident
Like a fish meeting water, like a cloud meeting a dragon
- Hundred years of inscriptions in bronze
Whoever embroiders and draws dragons wears who
If you have a husband, you must follow your husband
Husband went to snake cave, dragon cave also followed..
Or life experience:
- The black dragon gets the water and the sun shines;
The white dragon takes water and it rains
- Black dragons get water in a good season;
When the white dragon fetches water, the king goes to plow.
For quizzes:
Dragon head and tail phoenix,
Incubate eggs in spring, hatch in summer...
3. TYPES OF DRAGON
Dragons are described as having 4 types carrying the 4 basic powers of nature and also the 4 elements that make up the universe: Wind, Fire, Earth and Water.
From these 4 main types, people imagine many different types of dragons such as:
Earth Dragons live in caves deep in mountains or valleys.
Water Dragons live on the coast, in the sea, in the swamps.
Fire Dragons live in volcanic caves.
Wind Dragons live in cliffs and high mountain peaks.
4. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DRAGON OF THE EAST AND THE WEST
Dragon stories in the East and the West are not the same. The dragon in the East is considered a mascot, representing good things and being revered and worshiped. While the Western dragon is considered a dangerous, aggressive, ferocious animal and always represents evil that needs to be destroyed. In terms of shape, the oriental dragon has a body like a snake, scales like a fish, a mane and horns like a deer's, especially able to fly. While the Western dragon is shaped like a tyrannosaur, the body is thorny, fierce with sharp fangs and wings.
5.DRAGON OF THE EAST
In Eastern countries, the dragon is considered the most powerful and powerful of the four mascots: Dragon, Lan, Quy, and Phuong. Many places bear the name of dragon - Long such as Halong, Thang Long - the old name of Hanoi
The image of Eastern dragons also has differences according to each country and each historical period. The Chinese dragon is depicted as stronger, ferocious and thornier than the Vietnamese dragon, which is depicted as a gentle, gentle mascot.
Dragons have been worshiped for a long time in primitive society, in the beliefs of Eastern countries. In 1987, a ceramic dragon statue was discovered in Puyang district, Henan, China. After being assessed, people were surprised because its age was 6000 years old.
6. WESTERN DRAGON
Western countries describe the dragon as a scaly, long-tailed, winged and flying creature. Western dragons usually have 1 head, 3 heads or 9 heads that can spit fire. In fairy tales in Europe, especially in Russia, the dragon is often depicted as a scaly, long-tailed and flying reptile that usually has three or nine heads that spit out fire.
Some other places in the West describe the dragon as a monster with extremely strong power. Shaped like a tyrannosaur with wings, the scales are like a super-hard layer of glue, no weapon can penetrate and can spit fire. They often live in places that few people visit, such as volcanoes, abandoned castles, etc.
7. MEANING OF DRAGON IN FENG SHUI
In feng shui, dragons are often chosen to display for the purpose of reassurance. In Dragon, Lan, Quy and Phung, the Dragon is the first animal, symbolizing power and supreme leadership. Dragons are believed to have the ability to harmonize the principles of heaven and earth, bestowing goodness on the world. The dragon symbolizes boundless power, helping entrepreneurs to prosper, so it has the ultimate meaning in feng shui. Therefore, it is believed that where there is a Dragon there is fortune and prosperity. Since ancient times, the Dragon has always been a mythical mascot, symbolizing the ultimate destiny and ultimate characters like kings. Therefore, the king often wears a shirt embroidered with the image of a dragon (Dragon robe), the throne, and the palace are carved with the dragon image... Not only that, the dragon is also chosen as an image to sculpt fine art products for display in the temple. house with the desire to bring prosperity and good luck.
Do's and Don'ts when bringing the Feng Shui Dragon statue home:
It is advisable to display the Dragon statue in the Southwest or Northeast direction in the living room or office in a business or trade store. According to the ancient concept, the Dragon relief or Dragon statue should be on the left and right side of the hall, living room or home office. When decorating the Dragon statue like that, it is a way to show the authority of the head and a good omen in diplomatic relationships, favorable for the mutual assistance or cooperation of the nobles.
The Dragon statue should be placed in a well-ventilated and clean location because the Dragon is a free animal. Places with good energy sources will promote the full effect of this feng shui item. Place the Dragon statue in a position where you can observe the whole house, the Dragon's eyes are always directed towards the spacious, new fortune for the house.
Leaving the statue in the window or the corner of the house are areas that are not suitable for feng shui Dragon statues. Do not place the Dragon's head towards the window. Avoiding the Dragon Wooden Statue behind the seat or not facing the person sitting will make the power oppressive, counterproductive, detrimental to the fortune, fame and career of the owner. If there is a dirty sewer in front of the store, don't put the Dragon statue, because it will make the Dragon dirty. The dragon is an auspicious animal, but it is a powerful beast with strong countermeasures, so it is not suitable for people born in the year of the Dog, so it is not advisable to arrange a dragon image. In addition, except for Phuong, should not place other feng shui animals near the Dragon statue. If you place a Dragon statue with a phoenix, the owner will have a lot of luck in the love life and improve the relationship between husband and wife. Because, Dragon and Phuong are the couple that brings happiness and luck in marriage and family.
Through this, we can know the influence of the Dragon on cultures as well as in feng shui. Dragon Statue is also a meaningful gift for businesses, family and friends.
