In medieval Europe, the dragon was a bloodthirsty, fire-breathing figure. Its ferociousness struck terror in all. In Asia, the dragon managed to retain its prestige and is known as a beneficent creature. The Chinese dragon, lung, represented yang, the principle of heaven, activity, and maleness in the yin-yang of Chinese cosmology. dragon came to Japan with much of the rest of Chinese culture, and there (as ryu or tatsu) it became capable of changing its size at will, even to the point of becoming invisible. Both the Chinese and Japanese dragons, though regarded as powers of the air, are usually wingless. They are among the deified forces of nature in Taoism. A quality cotton polyester blend. 2 1/2" wide x 42" long. Machine washable. Fits kids to adults. Imported from China. Usually leaves our warehouse in 1-2 business days. Click to See Our Karate Headbands |
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