Let's talk about the Chinese dragon today. Speaking of which, dragons in China have been a hot topic since ancient times. Whether it's legends, stories, or myths, the shadow of the dragon is everywhere. But seriously, do Chinese dragons exist at all? Today, I'm going to reveal this mystery to you, and let's use three pieces of evidence to lift the veil of mystery on the dragon.
Let's start with ancient records and folklore.
1. Ancient records
There are many records in ancient books, which provide us with a lot of valuable information for the study of dragons. In the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", there are all kinds of dragons, such as dragons, candle dragons, and horned dragons. Moreover, in the historical books "Historical Records" and "Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms", there are also stories of dragons.
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2. Folklore
There are even more folk legends about dragons. For example, Dayu controls the water, I heard that he rode a dragon to dredge the river and cured the flood. Another example is Zhu Yuanzhang in the Ming Dynasty, legend has it that when he was born, a dragon-shaped cloud appeared in the sky, as if indicating that he could become a generation of Ming monarchs in the future.
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Let's talk about archaeological finds and physical evidence.
1. Archaeological finds
Archaeologists have found dragon-related objects in several places on the mainland. For example, in the terracotta warriors and horses of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in Lintong, Shaanxi, there is a "dragon robe" embroidered with exquisite dragon patterns. There are also bronzes unearthed from the Sanxingdui site in Sichuan, which are also full of dragon patterns.
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2. Physical Evidence
In some places, physical evidence of dragons has also been found. For example, in a cave near the Tulou in Yongding, Fujian, a suspected dragon skeleton was found. After the experts identified it, they found that the skeleton had many similarities with the legendary dragon.
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Finally, let's take a look at the connection between myth and reality.
1. Myth and reality
Although the dragon is mysterious in myths and legends, it is also related to real-life animals. For example, the legendary dragon horns may be a bit similar to the ancient rhinoceros horns and deer antlers. Dragon scales may also have similarities with ancient fish scales and snake scales.
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2. Scientific explanations
Scientists have also been looking for explanations for the existence of dragons. Some people believe that dragons may have been some kind of reptile from prehistory, such as dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and the like. In the eyes of ancient people, these animals may have been regarded as mysterious mythical beasts.
Taken together, although we have not yet found conclusive evidence to prove the existence of the Chinese dragon, through ancient records, folklore, archaeological discoveries, and the connection between myth and reality, we can be sure that the Chinese dragon is definitely not groundless. It has a deep heritage in the history and culture of the continent. Maybe one day, we'll find more evidence of dragons and unravel their mysteries.