what do dragons stand for?

Answer 1

Protection

Answer 2

The Dragon: in dreams stand for: a mythological creature, symbolises an inner fear beyond human comprehension. Archetypally, it is a force to be reckoned with.
Understanding dreams by: Nerys Dee

The Dragon: Hebrew & Pagan Form:
Chinese and Japanese: Imperial guardian of the air. & Spriitual guardian of the faith.
East Indian: Guardian of the Faith.
Roman: Symbol of Perseus & Andromeda.
Heraldic: Terror. Destruction. Guardianship.

The Dragon: Early Christian & Modern Form:
in general: Emblem of St. Michael. St. George. Evil crushed to earth. Emblem of St. John of Rheims. Emblem of St. Margaret. Emblem of St. Sylvester.
in general: "the great red dragon" means lust.
Important Symbols by: Adelaide S. Hall

Answer 3

Strength and mystical ability.

A dragon symbolizes various meanings depending on the type of dragon you refer to.

A medieval times dragons were said to be used by kings to guard sacred treasures in caves. Only the one who slayed the dragon could obtain the treasures he protected. Dragons were said to be so protective of the treasures that even the king could not reclaim his treasure unless he slayed the dragon.

In Japanese culture the dragon is said to be a symbol of supernatual powers. With incredible strength & hidden wisdom. It was said the only way to journey past a dragon was to answer its riddles. You would then have a share of it's riches, similar to the old belief in China. They had the power to create or destroy countries, and were fearsome enough to terrify demons (figures were used for purification and cleansing).

The dragon itself is a free and fearless being, looking to nobody as master.

Answer 4

In medieval symbolism they stood for apostasy, treachery, anger, envy and eventually they came to be a symbol of great catastrophe.

In Christian symbolism the dragon represents just what it looks like, a lizard or serpent and hence it's associated with Satan who was, supposedly, the snake in Eden. It's association with Satan also means that it's a symbol of evil.

In the Chinese Zodiac the dragon represents someone who is healthy, energetic, excitable, short tempered and stubborn.

In East Asian symbolism the dragon is linked with good fortune or health and are sometimes worshiped. Dragons in Asian cultures are often said to be in control of weather and guard pearls.

Answer 5

In medieval symbolism, dragons were often symbolic of apostasy and treachery, but also of anger and envy, and eventually symbolized great calamity. Several heads were symbolic of decadence and oppression, and also of heresy. They also served as symbols for independence, leadership and strength. Many dragons also represent wisdom; slaying a dragon not only gave access to its treasure hoard, but meant the hero had bested the most cunning of all creatures. In some cultures, especially Chinese, or around the Himalayas, dragons are considered to represent good luck.

Joseph Campbell in the The Power of Myth viewed the dragon as a symbol of divinity or transcendence because it represents the unity of Heaven and Earth by combining the serpent form (earthbound) with the bat/bird form (airborne).

Dragons embody both male and female traits as in the example from Aboriginal myth that raises baby humans to adulthood training them for survival in the world.[2] Another contrast in the way dragons are portrayed is their ability to breathe fire but live in the ocean--water and fire together. And like in the quote from Joseph Campbell above, they also include the opposing elements of earth and sky. Dragons represent the joining of the opposing forces of the cosmos.

Yet another symbolic view of dragons is the Ouroborus, or the dragon encircling and eating its own tail. When shaped like this the dragon becomes a symbol of eternity, natural cycles, and completion.


[edit] In Christianity
The Latin word for a dragon, draco (genitive: draconis), actually means snake or serpent, emphasizing the European association of dragons with snakes. The Medieval Biblical interpretation of the Devil being associated with the serpent who tempted Adam and Eve, thus gave a snake-like dragon connotations of evil. Generally speaking, Biblical literature itself did not portray this association (save for the Book of Revelation, whose treatment of dragons is detailed below). The demonic opponents of God, Christ, or good Christians have commonly been portrayed as reptilian or chimeric.

In the Book of Job Chapter 41, there are references to a sea monster Leviathan, which has some dragon-like characteristics.

In Revelation 12:3, an enormous red beast with seven heads is described, whose tail sweeps one third of the stars from heaven down to earth (held to be symbolic of the fall of the angels, though not commonly held among biblical scholars). In most translations, the word "dragon" is used to describe the beast, since in the original Greek the word used is drakon (δράκον).

In iconography, some Catholic saints are depicted in the act of killing a dragon. This is one of the common aspects of Saint George in Egyptian Coptic iconography [1], on the coat of arms of Moscow, and in English and Catalan legend. In Italy, Saint Mercurialis, first bishop of the city of Forlì, is also depicted slaying a dragon.[2] Saint Julian of Le Mans, Saint Veran, Saint Crescentinus, and Saint Leonard of Noblac were also venerated as dragon-slayers.

However, some say that dragons were good, before they fell, as humans did. Also contributing to the good dragon argument in Christianity is the fact that, if they did exist, they were created as were any other creature, as seen in Dragons In Our Midst, a contemporary Christian book series by author Bryan Davis.


[edit] Chinese zodiac
The years 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060 are considered the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac.

The Chinese zodiac purports that people born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. They are also supposedly honest, sensitive, brave, and inspire confidence and trust. The Chinese zodiac purports that Dragon people are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. They supposedly neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over them. They are purported to be compatible with Rats, Snakes, Monkeys, and Roosters.

Answer 6

In a lot of western medieval literature, dragons are symbolic for paganism.

Answer 7

DRAGONS ARE A OLD CODE FOR D.N.A. AND ARE FEMENIN .MANY OLD MYSTRY SCHOOL TEACHING WILL EXPLAIN THIS IN MORE DETAIL THEY WHERE ALSO USED AS A WAY TO SCARE PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE TRUTH OF OLD TEACHINGS

Answer 8

Strength, wisdom, evil, loyalty. depends on what culture you research them. But heres the catch, they are in every culture, even in the bible. they don't just stand for something, they're real

Answer 9

Power and the Elements

Answer 10

In depends on your country.

They are lucky in China, evil in Europe