龍是中華民族传統文化的象徵。龍的歷史從占老的神話傳說或考古材料中都可追溯到原始氏族公社时期。中國進入商周奴隸社會之后,龍文化就和奴隸國家的王權發生了聯繫。而中國社會形成以封建皇帝为中心的專制制度之后,龍文化向社會的兩極發展,分化為宮廷和民間兩箇對立的文化支系。前者被封建主用來顯示皇權的尊崇,特别是到封建社会晚期,封建朝廷以法令規定把五爪龍當作帝王,王族身份的特有標誌,禁止官民服用。而在勞動生產和生活中,豐富多彩的民間龍文化展示着强勁的生命力。例如內容豐富而具有人民性 Dragon is a symbol of the traditional Chinese culture. The history of the dragon can be traced back to the period of the primitive clan commune from the myths and legends or archeological materials that prevailed. After China entered the slave society in Shang and Zhou dynasties, the dragon culture was linked with the sovereignty of slave countries. After Chinese society formed an autocratic system centered on feudal emperors, the development of the dragon culture to the polarization of society became the cultural branch opposing the court and the civil society. The former was used by the feudal lords to show the respect of the imperial power. Especially to the late feudal society, the feudal court decreed that the five claws should be regarded as the unique symbol of the imperial and royal identities and should not be taken by the civilians. In labor production and life, the rich and colorful folk dragon culture shows strong vitality. For example, content is rich and people-oriented