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The colours of Dragons

Started by kaijuan , Jul 30 2012 04:05 AM

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#1 kaijuan

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 04:05 AM

Hi, I have been wondering for a while if in Chinese mythology the colours of the dragons mean anything? Like if in a painting there is a yellow dragon does that mean something different than if it was a red dragon? I have gotten mixed answers about this when I have looked. Hope that someone can help.

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#2 f0ma

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 04:15 AM

I know that colours can symbolize different things in Chinese culture, perhaps they could apply to dragon depictions. I'm only hazarding a guess though. I'm sure someone else will be able to give you a more thorough answer in time.

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#3 kaijuan

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 11:12 AM

Yes I know about the colours which is why I was wonderin lol. Thanks for answering

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