Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology.
They appear in many national celebrations and are part of the Chinese zodiac.
The dragons are normally described as snake like with four legs and most of the time no wings, though they can still fly using magical powers.
They traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers.
They had control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods.
The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength and good luck to those who are worthy of it.
The emperor of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and strength.
In the Yuan dynasty the two horned five clawed dragon was used by the Son of heaven or Emperor only, and the four clawed dragon was used by the princes and nobles. During the Ming and Qin dynasty, the five clawed dragon was used by the Emperor only.
The Chinese dragon is different from the European dragon. In European cultures, the dragon is a fire breathing creature that is aggressive, and the Chinese dragon is a cultural and spiritual symbol that represents prosperity and good luck.
The Chinese dragon also looks different than the the European dragon. The European dragon has normally has bat like wings and is more lizard like.
The presence of dragons within Chinese culture dates back several thousands of years with the discovery of a dragon statue dating back to the fifth millennium BC.
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