How does the Chinese belief that they originate from dragons manifest in their present culture?One most unique and remarkable feature of the Chinese` rich system of traditions and beliefs is the way they perceive the dragon. While the dragon is mostly looked at with fear, if not with utter repulse, in Western countries, the opposite is true in China. One easy way to see this rather unfamiliar association is in the films made in or inspired by Chinese culture. For instance, in the movie Mulan, the dragon character named Mushu served as a friend, not a foe to the protagonist Mulan as she set forth in her quest for her identity and position in a changing Chinese society. Generally, the dragon is a symbol of strength and formidability.During the time when tribal societies were dominant in China, the symbol of the dragon has been believed to forge the unity among cooperating tribes in the face of invaders. Give the Chinese` prominent xenophobia, this image binding them together in the fight for independence and purity easily gained high recognition. We can bring up here the laborious construction of the Great wall of China which was primarily done for the defense against intruders. Notably, this feat involves a great will and determinations and it can be a...