龍年快到了，有些話題也可跟Chatbots 分享：
Question： 請詮釋易經乾卦”飛龍在天，利見大人”的含義，並說明事實應用的方式。
ChatGPT ：
《易经》中的“乾卦”象征着天的力量和创造性能量。其中，“飞龙在天，利见大人”这句话蕴含着深刻的哲理。
- “飞龙在天”：这比喻了一个具有卓越才能和德行的人，就像天空中飞翔的龙一样，拥有自由和无限的可能性。这里的“龙”象征着能力和机遇。
- “利见大人”：这表示在拥有巨大潜力和良好机遇时，应该去寻求智慧和指导，接触那些能够提供帮助的“大人”，即高明的领导者或智者。
在实际应用上，这句话鼓励我们在拥有潜力和机遇时，应积极寻求智慧的指导，与能人志士交往，从而实现自己的潜力和把握机遇。这是关于个人成长和发展的智慧，同时也强调了人际关系和社会网络在成功道路上的重要性。
Question：Why have people believed in dragons, and what were they actually? Is there a difference between Western and Eastern dragons, in a global perspective, and if so, why?
ChatGPT ：
The belief in dragons across various cultures likely stems from a combination of factors, including misidentification of fossils, storytelling, and symbolism. In many cases, what were believed to be “dragons” might have been misinterpretations of dinosaur fossils or other large animal remains. The mythologies of different cultures shaped their own unique versions of dragons.
Yes, there is a notable difference between Western and Eastern dragons:
- Western Dragons: Traditionally depicted in European folklore, these dragons are often portrayed as large, fire-breathing, and scaly reptiles with wings. They are typically associated with greed, guarding treasure, and are often considered malevolent or fearsome creatures. This portrayal might be influenced by Christian symbolism, where dragons were often seen as representations of evil.
- Eastern Dragons: In contrast, Eastern dragons, particularly in Chinese culture, are usually depicted as serpentine creatures without wings. They are often associated with wisdom, strength, and good luck, and are considered to bring rain and prosperity. These dragons are revered and respected, unlike their Western counterparts.
The differences between these dragons are deeply rooted in the respective cultural, religious, and historical contexts of the East and the West. Eastern dragons’ benevolent nature can be linked to the importance of rivers and rainfall in agricultural societies of Asia, while Western dragons’ malevolent characteristics might reflect the influence of medieval Christian symbolism and lore.
