7.Dragontotems
The dragon was the totem of the ancient Chinese people. The Chinese dragon is an imaginary creature with the head of a horse, the eyes of a shrimp, the neck of a tortoise, the horns of a stag, the paws of atiger, the claws of an eagle, and the tail of a goldfish. The dragon represents the combination of the totems and symbols of China's various ancient tribes, following their unification into the early Chinese people.
Nine Dragon Wall
As China entered its feudal period, the dragon gradually became the exclusive symbol of the imperial family, as the emperor was considered as the embodiment of the dragon. As a result, imperial palaces were filled with decorative images of dragons, creating a veritable "world of dragons."
Various forms of dragons also appear throughout Chinese architecture. According to one legend, "One dragon gives birth to nine offspring, but the offspring do not resemble dragons." The small creatures often depicted on palace doors, incense burners, androofeaves and peaks represent the nine offspring of the dragon's family.
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