2006•Unpublished venueRequires access
Dragon in National Spirit
Yan Shi-bin
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Abstract
Dragon has long been a Totem for the Chinese nation.As a carrier by which Chinese nation expresses an idea of life and spirit ideal,dragon possesses two meanings: a triphibious animal of diving,walking and flying,an omnipotent creature,representing a spirit of constantly striving for the higher;dragon,a complex of multi-parts and organs from various animals,symbolizing a union and pursuit for Great virtue carries all creatures with it. The two significations lay a solid foundation for dragon,the culture to become the core of Chinese spirit.