中西方龙文化差异课件

1、Cultural differences between Chinese and Western dragon,1,学习交流PPT,1.the image of Chinese and western dragon 2.Similarity 3.Differences,2,学习交流PPT,The image of Chinese and Western dragon,The Chinese dragon is depicted as a long,scaled,snake-like creature with five claws. They are shown in the colors b

2、lue, black, white, red, or yellow.,3,学习交流PPT,For Chinese people, dragon is a composite of parts from nine animals: the horns of a deer; the head of a camel(驼头); the eyes of a devil; the neck of a snake; the abdomen of a large cockle; the scales of a carp(鱼鳞); the claws of an eagle(鹰爪); the paws of a

3、 tiger; and the ears of an ox.,4,学习交流PPT,Western dragons look different form Chinese dragon. The typical Western dragon is a large, scaly creature like a dinosaur or a huge lizard.It has wings and four legs.,5,学习交流PPT,Similarity,1.The places where they live Many Chinese and western dragons live in m

4、ountains, sea, or rivers.,6,学习交流PPT,2.Dragons abilities,Chinese dragons and Western dragons have similar abilities, like flying or breathing fire.,7,学习交流PPT,3.They are mysterious animals.,No one, (if yes, only few) has ever seen real Chinese and Western dragons. And that is why so many legends and s

5、tories about dragons have been talked for thousands of years.,8,学习交流PPT,4.They are powerful.,Western and Chinese dragons are the symbols of power.,9,学习交流PPT,5. They are the composite.,We can see many animals features on Chinese and western dragons.,10,学习交流PPT,Differences,1. Peoples feeling and ideas

6、 about dragons. Chinese dragons People in Chinese think that Chinese dragons are auspicious beast(瑞兽) which can bring happiness and power, and even be worshiped as gods.,11,学习交流PPT,Western dragons,Western dragons are portrayed as evil because they would eat people or destroy villages. So there is mu

7、ch folklore about the fighting between heroes and dragons. But there are still some exceptions. Some of them are wise and would help people when they need advice.,12,学习交流PPT,2. Similarity and differences with other dragons which are the same species.,Chinese dragons Most Chinese dragons look similar

8、 though they have different colors and small parts of body features.,13,学习交流PPT,Western dragons,Western dragons look very different from other western dragons.Some look like snakes, when others look like dinosaurs, and even lions.,14,学习交流PPT,3. Dragons and festivals,Chinese dragons often appear in Chinese festivals, celebration and weddings. For example:Dr