2006-07-31 00:08:52 · 8 answers · asked by michaelchasarae 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I want to know what actual colors show up in each myth and legend.
2006-08-04 18:38:33 · update #1
Fire and Ice
Red and lightish Blue
2006-07-31 00:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The First dragon appeared to the mythical emperor Fu-hsi, and filled the hole in the sky made by the monster Kung Kung. Its waking, sleeping and breathing determined day and night. Season and weather.
There are many differences between the classical dragon and the Chinese dragon, these include the ability to fly even without wings, shape-shifting abilities, and of course the general benevolent behaviour to the populace.
The Chinese dragon is made up of nine entities. The head of camel, the eyes of a demon, the ears of a cow, the horns of a stag, the neck of a snake, it's belly a clam's, it's claws that of an eagle, while the soles of his feet are that of a tiger, and the 117 scales that cover it's body are that of a carp.
The Chinese dragon has four claws as standard, but the Imperial dragon has five, this is to identify it above the lesser classes. Anyone other than the emperor using the 5 claw motif was put to death.
The Chinese dragon (Lung) was a divine bringer of rain, necessary for the good of the people. Throughout Chinese history the dragon has been equated with weather. It is said that some of the worst floodings were caused when a mortal has upset a dragon. The dragon was also a symbol of the emperor whose wisdom and divine power assured the well-being of his subjects. Many legends draw connections between the dragon and the emperor. Some emperors claimed to have descended from the dragon.
Chinese dragons of myth could make themselves as large as the universe or as small as a silkworm. They could also change color and disappear in a flash. They rise to the skies in the spring and plunge into the waters in the autumn.
Ancient China Dragon occupies a very important position in Chinese mythology. It shows up in arts, literature, poetry, architecture, songs, and many aspects of the Chinese conscience. The origin of Chinese dragons is unknown, but certainly pre-dates the written history.
2006-07-31 05:20:12 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are of many colors. Especially in the Asian mythos. Each color represents their element, and importance. Basically any color you look at there is a dragon that color in a myth somewhere.
2006-08-04 18:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by ldyrhiannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a lot of myths out there and many are of dragons. it is very varied. the most colorful ones are of china. look it up. :)
2006-08-07 20:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Freak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in England St George slew a green dragon. In china the dragons are red and fire coloured.
2006-07-31 02:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
England has green Dragons
China has Red
I don't know other colors or other dragons
2006-07-31 01:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those questions that sounds suspiciously like homework.
2006-08-04 21:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by virgoascendant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
red, orange, gold
2006-07-31 00:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by shanghai68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋