Dragon Colors
Brown Dragons
First, this article will explore the symbolism of brown in world cultures, then specifically relate that symbolism to dragons and serpents.
- The Symbolism of the Color Brown
- Summary of Symbolism of the Color Brown
- Brown Dragons
- Footnotes
- Dragon Colors
For the Cherokee of North America, brown symbolizes good and life.2 To the Ancient Roman Catholic Church, brown is a symbol of humility and poverty.1 For the Australian Aboriginal people, brown symbolizes the color of the land.2 In the West, brown is a dependable, steadfast color2 that symbolizes potential fertility.1
In Feng Shui, brown is the color of the element Earth and has the active Yang principle. Brown represents industry and grounded stability.2
Brown Dragon Brown is a very common dragon color, much like green. Brown is the color of dirt
and earth, and it associated with the ground and caverns. Unlike green, brown is not often a
color of reptiles, although many dinosaur replicas are fashioned with brown skins instead of
green.
Since brown is related to fertility, a brown dragon would likely be associated with the mother goddess or a god of fertility.
All of the dragon graphics on this page were created by Donna Quinn.
- Stevens [Ariadne's Clue] 147
- Visual Color Symbolism Chart by Culture
For more information about footnotes and references, please see the bibliography.
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