The quetzal birds are extremely frightened of being imprisoned, they would rather end their own lives than being locked in cages or being chained. Therefore, they have become a symbol of freedom, indomitableness in Central America and is also a … Continue reading Guatemala: the Quetzal bird & the Ring of Fire
Chinese people consider 3 Sovereigns and 5 Emperors (三皇五帝) as their ancestors and consider themselves “Descendants of the Dragon” (龙的传人). The legend of Chinese people’s origin leads to the use of the dragon as a symbol of power, strength of … Continue reading China: the Chinese dragon
Viet Nam particularly has not one, but 2 symbols that are parallel and harmonious together. They are a couple of creatures considered the ancestors of Vietnamese: a Dragon and a Bird, symbolizing an opposing pair of Father – Mother, Male … Continue reading Viet Nam: the Dragon & the Fairy
