Chinese Dragon - Stone Pillar Relief Stock Photography

One of the oldest ethnic Chinese dragon totem. In ancient times, people in awe of nature, the worship of God, so he created such a idol, boundless supernatural power summon wind and call for rain, to worship, pray for peace. For thousands of years, the dragon has been mysterious and sacred in the eyes of the people, and has gradually become a totem representative of the Han people. The image of the Dragon known today combines the features of a variety of creatures: antlers, Taurus, donkey`s mouth, shrimp eye, elephant ear, fish scale, human beard, snake belly and Phoenix foot. The totem of the Dragon gradually became the banner of the whole Chinese nation. The totem image of other ethnic groups has been absorbed and enriched into the image of dragon. So the characteristics of dragon are more and more, and its image is more complex and powerful.