
The Dragon Symbol in Chinese Emperors: A Legacy of Power and Divinity
The dragon (龙, Lóng) has long been the ultimate symbol of imperial power, divine authority, and cosmic balance in Chinese culture. Unlike the fearsome dragons of Western mythology, the Chinese dragon represents wisdom, strength, prosperity, and protection. For over two thousand years, Chinese emperors identified themselves as “Sons of the Dragon” (龙的传人, Lóng de Chuánrén)…