China bespeaks a very positive image for the mythical creature . Its appearance in contexts suited for royalty would often help to project the fierceness and immortality which were desired impressions for imperial rulers of the time and place . As history would progress , the technological sophistication of artistic prospects would help to stimulate ever more elaborate and details presentations of the dragon . Such can be seen in the transition from the Shang Dynasty to the Western Zhou . This time , the Stokstad...











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