“Though mythical, the dragon is a familiar animal. It is the most prestigious being with ultimate authority,” said Cheon Jin-gi, director general of the National Folk Museum. “The dragon is a cultural being, not a biological animal. The dragon is the fifth sign and the only fanciful animal in the Chinese zodiac. In this manner the mythical dragon creature is described in “Boncho Gangmok” (Classified Records of Chinese Medical Botany) originally published in 1596.Īhead, the year 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, or the Year of Im-jin, according to Chinese astrology, when good fortune is expected to kick off and ascend into the sky as dragons do. There are long whiskers decorating the mouth and a bump in the middle of the head, which allow the animal to fly in the air. The animal has a head resembling a camel, eyes of a rabbit, the nose of a pig, ears like an ox, antlers similar to a buck, a snake-like neck, fists as fierce as those of a tiger, the sharp talons of a hawk and scales no different from a carp. Courtesy of National Palace Museum of Korea
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |