longer than the countries were combined into gondwanaland. i hope this helps you.
Unlike western dragons,the Chinese dragons represent peace and fortune.And it is believed by Chinese people that they are the heir of Chinese Dragons. So they use Chinese Dragons,or Long in Chinese,for the hope of good luck in the year.
Dragons are mythical animals. Stories of dragons possibly were inspired by ancient discoveries of dinosaur fossils; however, the people didn't know how to interpret the fossils and thus thought that the animal was a dragon. European and Chinese dragons are fairly different. European dragons have larger, wings than Chinese dragons. Also, generally, European dragons have a more 'dinosaur-like head,' whereas Chinese dragons appear to have a sort of 'mustache.' Both kinds usually have four legs, and can fly. European dragons usually are said to be able to blow fire. Chinese dragons are very long and narrow (almost like a snake), whereas European dragons have a body plan more similar to that of the extinct dinosaurs. In European legends, dragons usually represent evil, whereas Chinese dragons have always been revered as divine and wise creatures.
In China, dragons represent power, dignity, and honor. The Chinese believed that dragons were holy and that their kings were descended from dragons. It is so deeply imbedded in their culture that a long time ago, to not to believe in dragons meant getting executed.
In Chinese culture, dragons are symbols of power, strength, and good luck. They are seen as benevolent and protective creatures that bring prosperity and abundance. Dragons are also associated with the emperor and are often depicted in traditional Chinese art and folklore.
Chinese dragons are considered immortal beings in Chinese mythology, existing for millions of years without aging. They are often described as outliving other creatures and possessing immense longevity.
The reason is that long ago their ancestors had stories about dragons that were passed down through the generations.
Dragons don't exist, so their life span is not measurable. The only creature that is known as a dragon is the Komodo Dragon, which is nothing like the Chinese Dragons of myth.
if you are asking the question of when people started believing in dragons, they have been around for as long as we have.
yes but not as long as it use to be
Chinese dragons come in many different sizes and are usually long and jade-colored, but they all stand for strength, henceforth the name of one of the most powerful emperors of China, "The Dragon King".
The Chinese lung (properly lóng -龍/龙) are depicted to be able to "fly" by changing the air pressure around their long bodies. It is in this manner Eastern dragons fly.
there could have been dragons a long time ago (thousands of years ago). today we have animals similar to dragons (like kamodo dragons) or other species close to dragons. no one knows but dragons are in legends.