Why do the Chinese call us descendants of the dragon?
With the dragon as a totem, it is more accurate to call it "the people of the dragon". The Chinese are "the people of the dragon, the descendants of Yan and Huang". The real "descendants of the dragon" refer to those who inherit the Chinese national spirit and Chinese national culture and pass it down. In the eyes of our ancestors, the dragon is a symbol of heaven, representing health, kindness, lofty ideals, and endless life.
The dragon is the symbol of the Chinese nation, and every descendant of Yan and Huang is a "descendant of the dragon." Dragon has become a kind of culture and occupies an irreplaceable position in the hearts of Chinese people. The dragon, an illusory mythical creature, has been hovering in people's hearts for thousands of years.
The Chinese dragon originated from the Neolithic Age about 8,000 years ago. Out of the worship of nature and the good wish for a good harvest, people constructed a mythical beast in their hearts with characteristics such as horse head, antlers, snake body, fish scales, eagle claws, fish tail, etc., and gave it the ability to turn clouds, rain, and make waves. Divine power, this is the dragon.
Extended information:
The dragon is a miraculous animal in ancient myths and legends in China and other East Asian regions. It is the leader of scale insects. Often used to symbolize auspiciousness, it is one of the most representative traditional cultures of the Chinese nation and other East Asian nations. Dragon culture is very rich, including dragon legends.
The most basic feature of the image of the dragon is its "nine resemblance". There is still controversy over which nine animals it is. Most of the legends say that it can appear or hide, can be thin or large, can be short or long. The vernal equinox ascends to the sky, the autumnal equinox dives into the abyss, and controls the wind and rain. These images of dragons that have been developed in late stages are more complex than the original dragons.
Baidu Encyclopedia--Dragon