Did dragons really exist in ancient times? Was there really a dragon demon? Or made up?
Dragons were mythical creatures that held an important place in traditional Chinese culture. According to history books and legends, there were many legendary dragons in ancient China, but whether they really existed still needed further research and discussion. Some historical books and legends believed that dragons existed. For example, the Classic of Mountains and Seas described some legends and myths about dragons. In these stories, dragons were mysterious and powerful creatures that could ride clouds and fog, fly into the sea, and have magical abilities. However, these stories were also controversial because there was a lack of scientific proof and research, so it was impossible to determine whether they were true or not. Some historical books and legends believed that dragons were only mythical creatures. For example, Sun Wukong described in Journey to the West was a mythical monkey, which could not be compared with a real dragon. In these stories, dragons were just fictional creatures used to represent certain cultures and meanings. There were many legendary dragons in ancient China, but whether they really existed still needed further research and discussion.