Even to these days, dragons in China are commonly regarded as benign symbols that were associated with rain, water sources and power. Chinese dragons typically appear as a blend of the physical attributes of several different creatures: the body of a snake, the antlers of a deer, the scales of a carp, and the paws … Continue reading The First Dragon of China
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Origins and Nature of the First Dragons
Since ancient times, they were seen as the fantastical embodiment of chaos and evil, and they seem to be an important part in legends and myths in almost every culture ever since the cradle of civilization. People have pointed at crocodiles, dinosaurs and whales as the creatures that might have inspired the dragon myth, but … Continue reading Origins and Nature of the First Dragons
Ancient Dragon Myths: Vritra, Typhon and Azi Dahaka
In a previous post I started a series of articles about the ancient myths that gave birth to dragons, and now I want to share with you the stories of three legendary beings that are closely linked with the dragon sagas: Vritra, Typhon and Aži Dahâka. Vritra, the Firstborn of Dragons The Rig Veda is … Continue reading Ancient Dragon Myths: Vritra, Typhon and Azi Dahaka
Ancient Dragon Myths: Tiamat, Yam and Illuyanka
In our mind, the word “dragon” instantly projects the image of a huge winged beast whose body is covered with scales that can spit fire from its mouth, a monster that we usually find protecting an ancient treasure in the depths of a dungeon or disturbing the peace of the good people in our fairy … Continue reading Ancient Dragon Myths: Tiamat, Yam and Illuyanka
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