The Dragon God Belief and Drought Prayer in the Qing Dynasty Palace
There were over 20 dragon temples in the Qing Dynasty palace,some of which became official deities worshipped by the state.By conferring titles on dragon gods from all over the country,the royal family established and led the belief system of dragon gods.The dragon is a symbol of imperial power as well as a national agricultural guardian deity.When drought was severe,the emperor would hold a grand rain worship at Dragon Temples.Considering that the personal beliefs of emperors in the Qing Dynasty were not the same,the role of dragon gods in the worship activities to cope with drought disasters was also different.For the court,dragon worship is not only a spiritual belief,but also a political resource for governing the country.
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