Vietnamese dragon - Wikipedia
The Vietnamese dragon is the combined image of crocodile, snake, cat, rat and bird. Historically, the Vietnamese people lived near rivers, so they venerated crocodiles as "thuồng luồng" or "Giao Long", the first kind of Vietnamese dragon. There are some kinds of dragons found on archaeological objects.
Vietnamese Dragon Art: A Journey Through Myth and …
Aug 8, 2024 · Learn the rich heritage of Vietnamese dragon art with insights from expert Rita Luu. We discuss symbolism, history, and techniques.
The Empire of the Dragon — Google Arts & Culture
Dragon of the Nguyen Dynasty, through the hands of Vietnamese artisans, deserves to be an integral part of Vietnamese and Vietnamese art. The story featured may in some cases have been...
Dragons in Vietnamese Art Through the Ages
Sep 5, 2014 · The exhibition of dragons in Vietnamese art covers a 1,000 years of this history, from the Bronze Age to the twilight years of the last royal dynasty, through a new selection of works from the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi and from the Guimet collections.
Tale of Vietnamese Dragon
For Vietnamese peasants, the dragon was a vivid symbol of the fourfold deity-clouds, rain, thunder and lighting. Represented by an S shape, dragons are depicted on artifacts dating back to the Dong Son-Au Lac culture, which existed in northern Vietnam in the first millennium B.C.
The evolution of dragon symbol in Vietnamese art
In Vietnam, dragons hold great significance as a sacred symbol in the nation’s history, as depicted in the legendary tale of “The Dragon and the Fairy.” Though mythical creatures, dragons have strong spiritual connection with the Vietnamese people.
Dragon symbol in Vietnamese history - Báo VietNamNet
Feb 13, 2024 · Unique features of Vietnamese dragons. According to researcher Nguyen Quoc Huu, Deputy Director of the Exhibition Department at the National Museum of History, the dragon can be seen on artifacts from the founding of the Van Lang-Au Lac state (the 7th century BC).
The Mythical Legends of Vietnamese Dragons: Unveiling the …
Apr 1, 2023 · Distinct from their fierce Western counterparts such as the European dragon or the Smaug of The Hobbit, Vietnamese dragons are portrayed as majestic, kind, and intelligent. They are often depicted with a long body that resembles a serpent, a deer’s horns, a cat’s eyes, a carp’s scales, and a peacock’s tail – each signifying a unique ...
The Importance of Dragons in Vietnamese Mythology
Feb 5, 2021 · Dragons have been an important part of Vietnam's mythology literally going all the way back to their origin story. It was believed that all of the Vietnamese people were descendants of a dragon and a fairy.
From Myth to Reality: Dragons in Vietnamese History
Mar 30, 2023 · The dragon is also an important symbol in Vietnamese art and architecture. Dragon motifs can be seen on many traditional Vietnamese buildings, such as the Temple of Literature in Hanoi and the Imperial City in Hue.