Azure Dragon Soaring

Author: He Xingliang
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Publish Date: 1998-07-01
Features: This book has four major characteristics: new perspective, new methods, new materials, and new viewpoints. The author studies the only imaginary animal in the twelve zodiac signs—the dragon—using a macro perspective and cultural theory methods. The author analyzes the essence, types, origins, and cultural evolution of the dragon; examines the symbolism, structure, and function of dragon culture, as well as the relationship between dragon culture and the Chinese nation.