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Anonymous users2024-02-13The dragon king has a high status in the minds of the people, and the reason why there is such a high status is because the dragon king is in charge of rainfall and major rivers. The common people think that if they want to be in tune with the wind and rain, they need to be respectful to the dragon king and show their sincerity.
In ancient times, because science and technology were not developed enough, people often felt afraid of natural disasters from the bottom of their hearts. In such a situation, some imaginary gods in charge of disasters are invented, and they are worshipped to pray for good weather.
In my personal opinion, the status of the dragon king in the folk is very high, and it is inseparable from the following two important reasons:
The first reason: the function of the dragon king for the people, in a long period of time, there have been many gods to worship, and for these gods, there has also been a hierarchical arrangement, as well as the corresponding division of functions.
As for the dragon king, people believe that they are in charge of the rivers, lakes and seas, and the water in the rivers, lakes and seas, as well as aquatic products, have an inseparable relationship with their own lives.
In the face of these abundant products, as well as some natural disasters that are irresistible to manpower, such as floods, droughts, etc.; When they experience a disaster, they have no other way to deal with it, so they will naturally think of praying to the dragon king in the form of prayer, praying that the dragon king can bless themselves.
At the beginning of each year, people will open the altar to pray, praying that the dragon king will ensure that the wind and rain will be smooth for a year; Do not have natural disasters such as floods and droughts that affect the harvest of the year.
The people believed that every time it rained, there was a dragon king who spread the rain in the clouds; And every flood disaster, there is also the responsibility of the dragon king behind it.
In order to reduce natural disasters within a year, and at the same time show their respect for the dragon king, so they will build the dragon king temple on a large scale, and people continue to come to worship and pray.
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Anonymous users2024-02-12Because the dragon king can rain and is in charge of the sea, many people in ancient times had to go out to sea to fish for a living, and they needed to be protected by the dragon king, so the dragon king had a high status among the people.
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Anonymous users2024-02-11Because the dragon king is mainly in charge of the rainfall problem, it is related to the food of the people throughout the year, so he is deeply loved by the people.
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Anonymous users2024-02-10Because the dragon king can rain, when the world needs rain, the dragon king will travel clouds and rain. Therefore, the common people think that the dragon king is the great savior of the world, and he must be respected.
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Anonymous users2024-02-09The Dragon King is the king of the water tribe in myths and legends, and is in charge of clouds and rainfall.
The dragon is one of the four spirits of ancient Chinese mythology.
There are "Dragon King Products" in the Taishang Dongyuan Divine Mantra, which lists the "Five Emperor Dragon Kings" distinguished by Fang Weiyu's age, the "Four Seas Dragon Kings" distinguished by the ocean, and the names of 54 dragon kings and 62 divine dragon kings distinguished by all things in heaven and earth.
The Taoist book "Dragon King Pin" has five emperors and dragon kings: "The Green Emperor of the East, the Red Dragon King of the South, the White Dragon King of the West, the Black Emperor of the North, the Black Dragon King of the North, and the Yellow Emperor and the Yellow Dragon King."
Dragon King of the Four Seas" Dragon King of the East Sea in the East, Dragon King of the South Sea in the South, Dragon King of the West Sea in the West, Dragon King of the North Sea in the North.
Taishang Dongyuan Divine Mantra Volume 13), also known as "East China Sea Guangde Dragon King, South China Sea Guangli Dragon King, West Sea Guangrun Dragon King, Beihai Guangze Dragon King" ("Tao Fa Hui Yuan" Volume 1) to refer to the "Dragon King Pin" also listed 54 dragon king names such as: "Sun and Moon Dragon King, Star Dragon King, Heavenly Palace Dragon King, Muluo Dragon King, Heavenly Man Dragon King, Wuyue Dragon King, Mountain and River Dragon King, Well Stove Dragon King, Gold and Silver Dragon King, Treasure Dragon King, Food and Clothing Dragon King, Official Dragon King, Land Dragon King, State and County Dragon King" and so on.
Taishang Dongyuan Divine Mantra "Volume 13) There are also 62 names of the gods and dragons, such as "the gods of the gods, the gods of the earth, the gods of the country, the gods of the prefectures, the palaces, the houses, the gods, the princes, the counties, the parents, the descendants, the gods, the gods, the righteousness, the loyalty, the filial piety" and so on.
Taishang Dongyuan Divine Mantra (Volume 17).
Now we are familiar with the Dragon King of the Four Seas: Ao Guang in the East China Sea, Ao Yan in the West Sea, Ao Qin in the South China Sea, and Ao Yan in the North Sea.
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Anonymous users2024-02-08In Journey to the West, will the status of the Dragon King give people a feeling of inferiority?
In the Chinese mythological system, although the dragon symbolizes various totems, they are divided into the category of beasts. And the level of beasts does not mean that their abilities are low.
On the contrary, for example, the three brothers of Shihuoling, Taishang Laojun's green cow, etc., are also very good, but as soon as their owner arrives, they will immediately show their original form and obediently obey the law.
This kind of mythological setting is not unique to Journey to the West. In ancient Chinese mythology, dragons were used as beings to call the wind and rain when the Yellow Emperor conquered Chiyou, but they were to obey the orders of the Yellow Emperor.
And in another god and demon ** "Feng Shen Yan Ruyi", the exposition of the teachings represented by Yuan Shi Tianzun, when he complained about the disciples of the Tongtian Sect Master, he scolded them for being all beasts.
Moreover, the dragon's ability is also average in front of other beasts, such as the Dapeng bird, which uses dragons as food. And in Journey to the West, it is also written that one of the origins of the dragon is the dragon horse urine of the white dragon horse.
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Loyal monarch, which emperor of all dynasties did not like it? All should be raked and erected.