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Origin of Chinese Dragon Some scholars believe that dragon originated from totems of different tribes in ancient China. Some suggest that it comes from a stylized depiction of existing animals, such as snakes, fish or crocodiles. In all, dragon doesn’t exist at all; it is an imaginary animal. Image of Chinese dragon Nobody really knows where the dragon comes from. The dragon looks like a combination of many animals, is described visually as a composite of parts from nine animals: Forms of dragon culture in China The dragon dance The Dragon Boat Festival Symbolic Value in China Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China, for dragons are viewed as being potent and auspicious powers. Chinese emperors think they are the real dragons and the sons of heaven. Thus the beds they sleep on are called the dragon beds, the throne called the dragon seat, and the emperors ceremonial dresses called the dragon robes. Chinese dragons are strongly associated with water in popular belief. They are believed to be the rulers of moving bodies of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, seas or flood. In times of drought or flooding, it was customary for the local gentry and government officials to lead the community in offering sacrifices and conducing other religious rites to appease the dragon, either to ask for rain. Questions 1.Dragon dance in which dynasty was very popular ? 2.Which is related to the dragon festival ? Dragon Culture in China 2012级汉语国际教育 聂允希（201251406130） 角似鹿，头似驼，眼如兔， 项似蛇，腹如蜃，鳞如鱼，爪似鹰，掌似虎，身如牛。 Totem图腾 角似鹿，头似驼，眼如兔，项似蛇，腹如蜃，鳞如鱼，爪似鹰，掌似虎，身如牛 Gentry 绅士 appease平息，满足 图：大钟寺原名觉生寺。位于海淀区北三环路联想桥北侧，建于清雍正十一年（1733年）。 皇帝祈雨的地方