A Whole Different Animal
The Asian Dragon Drastically Differs from the Western Beast
But the Asian dragon is different.
Dragons are often symbols of health and prosperity in much of Asia. They are even worshipped by some. According to Asian beliefs, dragons rule weather, water, and they guard pearls (or dragon eggs).
In the Philippines, Bakonawa is a giant snake that lives in the sea. He swallows the sun or moon during an eclipse. Mucalinda is a famous Naga - a dragon-like serpent - that protected Buddha from the rain while seated under the sacred Bodhi tree.
In China, some dragons are thought to live underwater (remember the pearls). Dragons may also represent yang male energy. Dragons evolved from the totems of different tribes in China. It is thought that the dragon came from snakes, fish or crocodiles. Some scientists believe the snake-fish symbol morphed into the existing dragon.
Maybe most importantly, dragons are associated with good fortune. There is the Asian tale of a fish that saw the glorious top of a mountain and swam upstream to reach it. When he finally made it to the top, he turned into a dragon.
The Eastern and Western notions of the dragon are quite different. Asian dragons don't terrorize the innocent. They aren't targets for knights. In fact, they are quite the opposite. They represent health and prosperity, and they are a symbol of good fortune.
Published by Greg Turner
Work Experience: Teacher of English through ACT English Academy in Korea from 2003-2004. Teacher of English through Ehwa English Academy in Korea from 2001-2003 Owner Craft Export business in Bali, Indone... View profile
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- Dragons are often symbols of health and prosperity in much of Asia.
- Dragons may also represent yang male energy.
- Maybe most importantly, dragons are associated with good fortune.