Dragon as a symbol of wisdom

The dragon is the symbol of wisdom and luck for the Chinese
.They think he is a symbol of bravery ,kindness and patience.
Thats why they call themselves <The descendents of the
dragon>. The dragon was able to control nature, the wind and
the rain,a nd to carry people on his back long distances to
experience the world from above .
They thought he was the connection between the sky and the
earth.
The word dragon comes from the
Ancient greek word <
>/ /derkin/, which means observe He can observe
things as they really are, beyond illusions .Thats
why he is wise and powerful. He is he hidden power within
humans that leads them to wisdom and spirituality.

Chinese: The spirit of the waybringing eternal change and

great wisdom.

The White Crane

The White Crane is revered in

many cultures throughout the world as a symbol of wisdom,
fidelity, vigilance and discipline. They are frequently seen as

messengers of the gods. In many myths and folktales the crane is

portrayed as the animal guide who led the hero on his
adventures. As a totem cranes help bring light into the darkness
and are associated with the ability to take people to higher levels
of spiritual consciousness.
Cranes are also renowned for their spectacular and mesmerizing
dances. Greek and Roman myths tended to portray the dance of
cranes as a love of joy and a celebration of life. The crane,
historically across all cultures is considered a symbol of wisdom.
In China, heavenly cranes tian-he or blessed cranes xian-he,
were symbols of wisdom, which carried legendary sages on their
backs transporting them between heavenly worlds.

MARIA STAFILAKOU
21 , Athen
GREECE