Decorative Lamps :: Midnight Dragon Lamp

All things have a story...

The Chinese dragon plays a very vital and important role in Chinese culture. The icon of the dragon extends back in history to the Warring States period of around 400 BC. Legends and myths abounded about the dragon’s famed ability to control the weather, fly through the skies and immerse itself in the ocean waters. Unlike dragons associated in Western culture, the Chinese believe dragons to be positive and beneficial creatures that bring luck and good fortune. The dragon is actually the only mythical creature in the 12-animal zodiac of the Chinese.

Icons of dragons are very popular in China, and having one in or around your home is associated with vibrant health, harmony and strength. They are also known to keep evil spirits and demons away. During the year of the dragon (in the Chinese calendar), more babies are born than in any other animal year in the zodiac. Such famous people as John Lennon, Salvador Dali and Bruce Lee, among many others, were born in the prestigious year of the dragon. Dragons are also associated with yang qualities and are supposed to attract wealth and power. Chinese astrologists claim that people born in the year of the dragon have a certain natural charisma and a strong desire to succeed. Dragon people are said to be confident, ambitious and do everything on a grand scale. Many of the kings, leaders of companies, explorers and military officals of this world are probably born in a dragon year.

For centuries, Chinese emperors would bare the emblem of the dragon as their personal seal. So coveted was the dragon seal, that nobody else but the emperor could wear it. Today the Chinese dragon is as popular as ever and people all over the world can enjoy its beauty and appreciate the mythical history behind it.