Different Symbolic Meanings between Chinese Dragon ‘Loong’ and Western Dragon
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v6i8.2511
Abstract
The purpose of this essay is to discuss the different symbolic meanings of Chinese ‘Loong’ and Western dragon by exploring the same historical origin, different image systems, cultural connotations of the two kinds of dragon, and prove the error of Chinese‘Loong’ being translated as dragon. This essay adopts the literature research method to explore and summarize the different symbolic meanings represented by Chinese ‘Loong’ and Western dragon through historical materials and documents, as well as their influence. Due to the political needs of Chinese feudal dynasties and the Loong-term development of national cultural identity, the Chinese ‘Loong’ formed a symbol of auspicious and sacred power. On the contrary, in the West, due to the uniqueness of religious belief, individual heroism and the worship of martial spirit, the killing of the dragon becomes justice and the dragon becomes a symbol of evil.
Keywords
mythological history, cross-cultural communication, cultural difference, cultural significance
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