The object that I want to make for my Flatland project is the Chinese Dragon. I chose it because I want to try to make it. One legend of the origin of the dragon is the Totem-Worship theory. Each tribe had an animal or protector called a totem of the tribe that the people believed that they were related to. It was said that one tribe set out against the 9 other tribes of the Yellow River Valley. The first tribe took the totems of the tribes they defeated and put it in their own totem and the leader of that tribe claimed to be the monarch of the central planes of China, making the dragon totem popular.
In Chinese culture, the dragon represents the East and the wood element. It is one of the four guardians – the Dragon, the White Tiger, the Tortoise, and the Vermilion Bird. The Chinese calendar has 12 animals and every year, it is the year of a different animal (year of rabbit, then year of dragon, then year of snake, and so on). The dragon is a powerful symbol of Chinese culture and you are presumed to have a happy life. The supreme power of emperors is represented by the Chinese Dragon.
The Chinese Dragon has an interesting history and a big mark on Chinese culture. I am really excited to make the dragon.
Works Cited
Wu, Annie. “The Chinese Dragon – a Symbol of Strength and Power.” China Highlights. N.p., 7 Dec. 2015. Web. 31 Jan. 2016. <http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/article-chinese-dragons.htm>.