How long has the chiese dragon egzised?

Answer 1

Chinese dragons have roots in ancient Chinese mythology and can be traced back over 5,000 years, with depictions found in artifacts and art from the Neolithic period. They evolved from various cultural influences and are deeply embedded in Chinese culture and folklore. By the time of the earliest recorded texts, such as the "Shujing" (Book of Documents), dragons were already significant symbols in Chinese tradition.