龙、龍、竜、Dragon、ドラゴン！寻找藏匿在地球8000年龙！

Wishing everyone a happy new year, prosperity in the Year of the Dragon, and blessings filling the skies. Today's episode will take you on a journey to explore dragon cultures around the world. And those most famous or even ones you've never heard of, aside from dragon-shaped artifacts, Then comes clarifying the difference between Long Long Long Long and Dragon Dragon. In China, the dragon does not exist as a completely embedded, subconscious presence, The dragon is a kind of supernatural manifestation. It is a symbol of auspiciousness, royal power, totem, and national culture. And it has long been deeply embedded in our lives. On the eaves, on the door, on the stone tablet, on your body, on your desk, Your ultimate instancia are all filled with dragons. All kinds of historical records and books tell us that regardless of Foxi, the emperor, The origins of Yandi, Yao, and Gun are all related to dragons. Around 8,000 years ago, A trench was excavated at the Chahai Site in Fuxin City, Liaoning Province. A dragon formed by stacking Xīnlóng Frog Culture stones, Nearly 20 meters in length and nearly 2 meters in width, directly overturning history. The origin of the dragon is far more terrifying. In the tombs at the Xishuipo site in Puyang City, Henan Province, A dragon-shaped figure made of clamshells from 6,400 years ago has been discovered again. Moreover, there is a clear three-clawed figure, known as the "First Dragon of China." Then within the Xuecheng Site in Gaocheng District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, An dragon-shaped sculpture made from fragile shells dating back 5,000 years was also discovered. Known as the Number One Dragon of Jiangnan. Another of China's first dragons, Jade Dragon of the Hongshan Culture It further indicates that the people of the Neolithic period had already used dragons as ritual objects for worship. The Erlitou Xia Dynasty capital site in Henan Province's Yanshi City, then discovered 3,600 years ago, The super national treasure turquoise dragon composed of more than 2,000 pieces of turquoise. Since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the depiction of the dragon image entered the phase of the "Kui Dragon." Those very Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes we see in museums around the world. and the exquisite kui-long patterns on the jade artifacts. The craftsmen of the Shang and Zhou dynasties were undoubtedly all abstract artists. The painted image of the Kui dragon is very expressive and free-spirited. A long body, With mouth wide open, Tails curled up, Give birth to one or both feet, and present them individually or in symmetric combinations, Illustrates what exquisite aesthetics from 3,000 years ago were like. During the Qin and Han dynasties, the evolution of dragon forms began to enter the hard-dragon phase. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhang Yi, the doctoral scholar of the Cao Wei dynasty, introduced various types of dragons in his work "Guangya." Among them, there is an intentional reference to "Hard Dragon," This one with wings, Pointed ears, Horns on the head, The one that grows hard dragon's intestines is the hard dragon. Hard dragon motifs frequently appeared on the roof tiles of that period. Another characteristic is, The dragon's claws began to turn into three fingers. And from this period onward, Common people could no longer use dragon patterns随意 at will. Because Liu Bang claimed to be a descendant of the dragon, In fact, the previous emperors had never monopolized the dragon. After the Hard Dragon period comes the Yellow Dragon era, Since the Tang Dynasty, The dragon's image first of all lacks wings, And began enhancing the details, In the official attire of the Tang Dynasty, The dragon motif often appears, This serves to highlight the official's status and dignity. In the Shaanxi History Museum, Golden Gilded Large Copper Dragon and the Rarely Seen Little Golden Dragon, This year will definitely become a highly sought-after, hard-to-capture celebrity hotspot. However, at this time, with the introduction of Buddhism, The serpent god Nagas in Indian mythology, Because they look alike, It's raining again, clouds drifting by. A seasoned expert who prays for favorable weather and good harvests, It was also translated as "dragon." Daoism also caught up head-on at this moment, Created a system of the Four Sea Dragon Kings of the East, South, West, and North. Responsible for the storms and rains of the human world. During the Song Dynasty's reign of Emperor Zong, He thought that dragon pattern decoration, It could only be monopolized by royal family members and officials. He first issued an edict, Women are prohibited from using the Qiqiao Feidong Ruolong Xingzhe as a pendant. During the reign of Emperor Zhezong of Song To establish the authority of the Son of Heaven, Continue issuing the edict, Prohibit the people from decorating dragon patterns on their clothing. psz only the high-ranking ministers may use the Flying Dragon pattern, The flying dragon must be exclusively owned by the royal family. During the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song Continue issuing regulations, Who dares to use a dragon as ornamentation? Two years of trouble. Use these characters to name themselves or their children. If Wu Long serves Chu, Zhao Yun, known as Zilong, lived in this era. It had long been dragged away to the sewing blade machine. And during the time of the Yuan and Song dynasties, The four-clawed dragon and the five-clawed dragon began to appear, We are inside the National Palace Museum in Taipei, In the portrait of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, It can be clearly seen that he is wearing the five-clawed dragon robe. And in the early Ming dynasty, the princes Prince, Princes of the rank of郡王 (junwang) were allowed to wear dragon robes. Use five-clawed dragon. During the Qing Dynasty, The five-clawed dragon was officially designated as the exclusive symbol of the emperor. The prince's garment may only feature a four-clawed dragon. The princes and others could only use three-clawed dragons. Now the使用权 of the dragon has returned to us. And it could be said to be ubiquitous. To the west of Central Plains culture, Dragon motifs have actually been discovered as early as the Sumerian civilization. Marduk, the chief god of Sumer and Babylon, rides upon the back of Tiamat. Diyamāt is the earth mother goddess in Babylonian mythology who gave birth to all the gods. A symbol created during the primordial chaotic era, He is also the incarnation of Caerus in Greek mythology. It can be seen that the image of Tiamat is that of a sea serpent or dragon. I won't elaborate on Babylonian mythology here. Diyamat later gave birth to a deity known as the Fury Serpent. The angry snake is considered to have a closer relationship with the dragon. The Ishtar Gate in Iraq, It was ordered to be built around 575 BC by Nebuchadnezzar II. This city gate is dedicated to the Babylonian goddess Ishtar. Overall, in a bluish shimmer, Above, there are alternating relief carvings of furious snakes and apes with oxen. Take a close look—doesn't the image of the angry snake bear a certain resemblance to the hard dragon of Central China? Immediately afterward, in the mythology of the ancient Greeks, There is a wingless long serpent called Dracon. And as long as it grows into this form, In Greek mythology, they are essentially all villainous characters. such as Python, who was slain by Apollo The giant serpent Typhon, who harbored resentment toward Zeus and waged war against the Olympian gods, A slightly better one is a dragon named Leden, It is a head-shaking dragon that guards the golden apple grove of Hesperides. After ultimately being defeated by Herodotus, he took the golden apple. In a Hellenistic-period building in Monastirace, Italy, A mosaic pattern of a dragon was discovered. This region was once part of the ancient city of Koulun. And within the city, there is another famous mosaic of a dragon horse. Don't you find it very similar to the coiled dragons unearthed on the Central Plains of China? The Greek word "Dracon" later evolved into the Latin "Draco." Today, the English word "dragon" directly evolved from the Latin word "draco." Leaving Greek mythology aside, In some regions, Western dragons also serve as national symbols, just like the Chinese people. For example, the Vikings extensively decorated their ships with dragon motifs. Because in the eyes of the Danes, dragons are both kings and protective deities. Especially in seafaring, dragons were able to protect Viking voyagers and bring them safely home. The Danish National Museum houses Viking-era toys decorated with dragon heads. The flag of Wales features a very famous red dragon. It is also a symbol of the nation. It originates from the ancient Celts, symbolizing strength and majesty. The Anglo-Saxons also used dragons as their guardian spirits. We have already introduced the Sutton Hoo helmet at the British Museum. The national emblem of Kazan Hanate is also a giant dragon. In ancient Turkic culture, the dragon also symbolized the Tengri deity. Tengri is the ancient Altai-speaking nomadic peoples' term for heaven. That means the dragon is a deity in the heavens. In Turkic languages, "heaven" is pronounced as "Tengri." In Turkish, the word for god is pronounced as "Tanrı." Isn't it very interesting? Later, as Christianity gradually grew stronger, Joel Geng in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament depicted in full as evil serpents, demons, or Satan. Saint George, the patron saint of England, is one of the most famous dragon-slayers in Christianity. Therefore, the dragon underwent in the West the Babylonian mythology, Greek mythology, Norse mythology, and so on, all eventually infused with Christianity. As a result, they became the heroes blessed with the aura of the protagonist, The final boss encountered when defeating the treasure chest or rescuing the princess. Now, thanks once again to Turkey, This has led many Westerners to equate Joel Geng directly with the Eastern dragon. After the 21st century, with the development of the internet, The English translation of the term "dragon" has previously sparked discussions within the Chinese-speaking community. Suggest correcting Long's erroneous translation, There are claims regarding Chinese jargon or dragon or dragon. There are also advocates for Chinese Long, I wonder which one everyone prefers? Dragons in Japan are generally believed to have been introduced during the 6th century, during the Tang dynasty. There are records in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki of multi-headed dragon-serpent creatures and the deity Ukemochi. This bullish monster is also known as Yamata no Orochi. However, some people believe that in the later part of the Yayoi period, After the real estate markets from the Chinese mainland arrived in Japan, Ryuya brought it along as well. and then replaced the indigenous serpent worship that was popular during the divine script era, Combined with the indigenous Japanese serpent worship. In Japanese kanji, "dragon" has two characters, Dragon or dragon, Among them, "dragon" belongs to the simplified character of "dragon." The dragon in Japan is in charge of rainfall. Thus, they were also revered as the gods of agriculture and water conserve. Then it started experiencing volcanic activity again. Earthquakes and tsunamis became linked. In a paper written by the Japanese scholar Kazuaki Yanagisawa, It then describes the relationship between dragons and natural disasters. During the great earthquake of the later Japanese Empire, A dragon winds around the Japanese archipelago, Surround it with protection. After the dragon was introduced to Japan, Hardly ever undergoes self-evolution, And always maintaining a three-jaw grip, It evolves along with the continent's evolution. The Japanese emperor has never claimed to be the incarnation of a dragon. However, in the "Fusang Ryouki," it records the accession of Emperor Uda that year, Seeing the yellow dragon in the sky indicates approval. and the Grass Sword, one of Japan's Three Sacred National Treasures, It's what was taken out from the body of the Yamata no Orochi. The Japanese emperor dares not use the dragon. However, in Japanese民间 tradition, there is the story of the dragon girl entering Buddhism. Numerous stories about women transforming into dragons, such as the Dragon Girl and the tale of repaying kindness. Late Edo period, With the Black Ship incident, The gates of Japan are opened. Various foreign foods and clothing Books, Architecture, Etiquette spread throughout Japan. Another name for the dragon, Dragon, It emerged after Japan came into contact with a large amount of Western culture. After the Meiji Restoration and several decades of successful Westernization, Japan began大量 producing Japanese fantasy works based on Western fantasy. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the Japanese national RPG series "Dragon Quest." Dragon Ball A thousand words, a thousand lines, Saint Seiya: The Heart of a Warrior The dragon from Majin Eiyūden It belongs to the traditional dragon image. However, the name of the Dragon Ball anime is Dragon Ball. Although the dragon is depicted in the style of an Eastern dragon, And the manga says "Dragon Ball," But the Japanese pronunciation is Doragon Bōru. Such a choice, It is evident that it was designed to better penetrate the overseas market. After 2000, The elements of the Eastern Dragon's image began to noticeably decrease, The elements of Western dragons began to increase year by year. For example, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, etc. Of course, there are also some exceptions. For example, the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza from Pokémon Emerald. Various dragon-related elements in Naruto: The Movie. The game's ace players still haven't battled the untamed Heavenly Dragon series yet. and also in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Those three dragons can provide you with rare materials. And for a long time, the Korean Peninsula served as a vassal state of China, Their connection with China has never been severed for thousands of years. Therefore, the image of the dragon used in Korea has four claws. The Koreans also worship the dragon as a divine being capable of generating clouds and bringing rain. Therefore, there are many famous sites for rain prayers on the Korean Peninsula. The dragon remains a guardian deity. Play a role in protecting the Dharma and safeguarding the nation. The thirtieth king of the legendary Silla Dynasty, King Munmu, had a special wish on his deathbed. He wished that after his death, he would transform into a dragon to guard the nation and its people. Protect Silla from external invasions, Therefore, he issued an order that his relics be buried on a small island in the East Sea. So that he may transform into a dragon of the Eastern Sea and fulfill his wish to protect the nation. In Busan, South Korea, there is a dragon statue in Dalmaji Mountain Park. Somewhat similar to the Chinese dragon形象. However, the differences are The dragon's whiskers in Korea are longer. And carrying a precious pearl, Known as the如意珠. In Korean mythology and legend, There is a type of dragon called Imugi. Only after cultivating for a thousand years can one become a true dragon. The 2007 South Korean film *War of the Dragons* is based on this myth. It tells the story of two imugi. Besides China, Western countries, Japan South Korea, In fact, dragons can be found almost everywhere around the globe. For example, Bhutan. On the national flag is a three-clawed white dragon tightly grasping a treasure pearl. Named Jok, Means Brontosaurus. Because in ancient China, it was stipulated that Four-clawed or five-clawed dragons are imperial legends. While feudal states or vassal states may only use three-clawed designs, Not only the national flag, The dragon image also appears on Bhutan's national emblem. It can be said that Bhutan holds an extreme reverence for dragons. The Vietnamese believe they are descendants of the Dragon King and the fairy. The dragon brought rain to Vietnam. Carrying Vietnam's agriculture for thousands of years. When Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was established as the capital of Vietnam by Emperor Ly Thai To in Jahr 1010, called a metropolis, Its meaning is a flying dragon. In Indian culture, there is no concept of the dragon as found in East Asian cultures. However, Indian mythology contains some creatures resembling dragons or snakes. The most famous is the Naga. Among them, there is a certain theory, When Alexander the Great launched his eastern campaign, At that time, the image of Dracon was brought to India. Thus, the Nāga of India came into being. In Southeast Asian countries influenced by Buddhism, such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and so on Their temples often feature depictions of nāgas. Moreover, on the land of South America, The wise serpent of the Astec civilization, That is to say, the Feathered Serpent. the dragon-shaped jade unearthed from the wealthy tomb at Yinxu on the Central Plains The dragon motif on the painted pottery basin unearthed from the ceramic site, Jade dragons unearthed at the Linjiantan site in Anhui Province, and so on. They all have a terrifyingly high degree of similarity. And this coiled dragon, Another symbolic emblem of the Hongshan Culture, It's hard to say there's no connection between them. That is to say, Dragon culture permeates almost the entire planet. Regarding another issue, Do dragons really exist? Or is it merely something created by our ancestors within the realm of the spirit? I believe everyone has their own answer. Regardless of whether dragons actually exist or not, In thisteenth new Year of the Dragon, Wishing everyone a happy New Year once again, The Year of the二等奖, Prosperity fills the sky. Will continue to lead everyone in the future. Explore more cultural treasures from around the globe and the treasures of Zhengguan. Thank you all so much for your support.