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Dragons

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Author : Doug Niles
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-08-18

Dragons written by Doug Niles and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-18 with Fiction categories.

A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favorite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea, and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, Dragons reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilizations.

Are Dragons Real

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Author : Portia Summers
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2016-12-15

Are Dragons Real written by Portia Summers and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Delving deep into mythology of dragons from across the globe, this narrative text will inform readers about different cultures and present possible scientific explanations. A glossary strengthens vocabulary, while full-color images and a bright design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested. Then, readers can decide for themselves based on the evidence presented.

Dragons And Dragon Lore

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Author : Ernest Ingersoll
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 1928-01-01

Dragons And Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1928-01-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

I became intensely interested in Dragon Worship and the Dragon Myth during my recent journey in China and Mongolia in support of the Central Asiatic Expeditions of Roy Chapman Andrews. Especially, in the royal city of Peking appears the apotheosis of the Dragon in every conceivable form of symbolism and architecture. The Dragons leading up to the steps of the temples and palaces of the Manchu emperors, and the superb dragon-screen guarding the approach to one of the royal palaces, are but two of the innumerable examples of the universal former belief in these mythical animals, and of the still prevailing beliefs among the common people of China. For example, one night in a far distant telegraph station in the heart of the desert of Gobi, I overheard two men pointing out Leader Andrews and myself as ‘men of the Dragon bones.’ On inquiry, I learned that our great Central Asiatic Expedition was universally regarded by the natives as engaged in the quest of remains of extinct Dragons, and that this superstition is connected with the still universal belief among the natives that fossil bones, and especially fossil teeth have a high medicinal value. Not long after my return from Central Asia, I suggested to my friend, Ernest Ingersoll, that he write the present volume, preparing a fresh study of the history of the Dragon Myth which, now largely confined to China, once spread all over Asia and Europe, as dominant not only in mythology but entering even into the early teachings of Christianity, as so many other pagan myths have done. I knew that the author was well-qualified for a work of this character, because of his remarkable success in previous volumes for old and young, and in his original observations on various forms of animal life, from the American oyster to many birds and mammals. He is especially versed, perhaps, in regard to one very interesting question which is often asked, namely, how far the animals of myth and of legend, like the Dragon, the Hydra, the Phoenix, the Unicorn and the Mermaid, are products of pure imagination, and how far due to some fancied resemblance of a living form or to the tales of travelers. For example, it occurred to me, while examining the giant fossil eggs of the extinct ostrich of China (now known under the scientific name Struthiolithus, assigned by the late Doctor Eastman), that it may have given rise to the myth of the Phoenix or of the Roc.

Dragons Of Fantasy

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Author : Anne C. Petty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Dragons Of Fantasy written by Anne C. Petty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Literary Criticism categories.

Are you a dragon lover? One of those people like J.R.R. Tolkien who have always desired dragons of one sort or another? If your answer is yes, then get in line with devoted dragon fans like author Anne Petty, who has been reading and thinking about dragons for years, especially as they appear in fantasy fiction. Petty asks, "What is a dragon? What does it look like, and how does it behave? What image pops into your mind when you read the word dragon?" You are invited on a quest for dragons of fantasy literature, for an in-depth look at the scaly characters on the page and the skilled writers who created them. A longtime dragon admirer, Tolkien scholar Petty takes readers on an adventurous ride over the hills and far away into realms populated by the likes of Smaug, Ramoth, Norbert, and Orm Embar, just to name a few. Authors under discussion include J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, Terry Pratchett, Ursula Le Guin, Jane Yolen, Terry Goodkind and J.K. Rowling. there's also an in-depth background section on the history of dragons in myth and literature, plus an extensive bibliography. Happy dragon hunting! - Back cover.

The Magnificent Book Of Dragons

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Author : Stella Caldwell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-12-14

The Magnificent Book Of Dragons written by Stella Caldwell and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Illustrator's name is mis-spelled as "Gonzalso" on the title page.

Dragons And Dragon Lore

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Author : Ernest Ingersoll
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-09-13

Dragons And Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-13 with categories.

"The Chinese call the dragon 'lung' because it is deaf. It is the largest of scaly animals, and it has nine characteristics. Its head is like a camel's, its horns like a deer's, its eyes like a hare's, its ears like a bull's, its neck like an iguana's, its scales like those of a carp, its paws like a tiger's, and its claws like an eagle's. It has nine times nine scales, it being the extreme of a lucky number. On each side of its mouth are whiskers, under its chin a bright pearl, on the top of its head the 'poh shan' or foot-rule, without which it cannot ascend to heaven. The scales of its throat are reversed. Its breath changes into clouds from which come either fire or rain. The dragon is fond of the flesh of sparrows and swallows, it dreads the centipede and silk dyed of five colours. It is also afraid of iron. In front of its horns it carries a pearl of bluish colour striated with more or less symbolical lines." "The dragon," observes author Ernest Ingersoll, "is connected with the powers and doings of the earliest gods, and like them is vague, changeable and contradictory in its attributes, maintaining from first to last only one definable characteristic-association with and control of water." Rich with facts and fascinating lore, Ingersoll's well-researched book not only describes many of the myths surrounding one of the world's oldest, most elusive and powerful mythological creatures, but also teems with information about specific aspects of these mystical beasts-from grotesque serpents of the deep to land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in creation myths of ancient civilizations. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in Welsh, English, Irish, and French tales from the West, with specific details on draconic prototypes, the birth and wanderings of the dragon, the dragon as rain god, "the men of the dragon bones," the dragon's invasion of the West and association with the holy cross, and other related subjects. Introduction Birth of the Dragon Wanderings of the Young Dragon Indian Nagas and Draconic Prototypes The Divine Spirit of the Waters Draconic Grandparents The Dragon as a Rain-God Korean Water and Mountain Spirits "The Men of the Dragon Bones" The Dragon in Japanese Art The Dragon's Precious Pearl The Dragon Invades the West The 'Old Serpent' and His Progeny Welsh Romances and English Legends The Dragon and the Holy Cross To the Glory of St, George

Life Size Dragons

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Author : John Grant
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2006

Life Size Dragons written by John Grant and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

First published in the UK: London: Chrysalis Children's Books, 2006.

Guide To The Dragons Volume 1

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Author : Maggie Testa
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-05-06

Guide To The Dragons Volume 1 written by Maggie Testa and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-06 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

It’s everything you wanted to know about your favorite dragons of DreamWorks Dragons! Which species of dragon is the fastest? Which one has the largest wingspan? And which dragon is the biggest of all? Find out all of these facts and more in this in-depth guide to ten amazing dragon species in Hiccup’s world. How To Train Your Dragon © 2014 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.

Facts And Rumors About Dragons

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Author : Nikola Kucharska
language : en
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Release Date : 2025-09-02

Facts And Rumors About Dragons written by Nikola Kucharska and has been published by Prestel Junior this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-09-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

A roaring good time for young readers, this whimsical and downright silly collection of facts, history, and lore offers a delightful peek into the secret world of dragons. Although not one word in this absurdly illustrated book is true, readers will find a wealth of information that will tickle their fancy and funny bones.  Discover playful "facts" and colorful rumors about dragon life--from the basic anatomy of the species to the history of the friendship between dragons and humans and why it ended. There's a collection of types of dragons: wimpy ones the size of annoying insects to giant ones that live in caves, volcanoes, or clouds. We learn the stages of a dragon's childhood from hatched egg to advanced schooling. There's a rogue's gallery of infamous dragons; a sampling of popular dragon hobbies, and a guide to dragon health and common afflictions. Fact: Dragons can lick their elbows. Fact: Dragons are fluent in eighteen languages. Fact: Dragons don't actually breathe fire--they just have really bad indigestion. Fact: This book is perfect for kids that love dragons, facts, and a good laugh.

Dragons Father And Son

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Author : Alexandre Lacroix
language : en
Publisher: Words & Pictures
Release Date : 2018-08-29

Dragons Father And Son written by Alexandre Lacroix and has been published by Words & Pictures this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-29 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

To prove to his father that he is a real dragon, young Drake is sent to the local village to cause some mischief and start a fire. But Drake has only ever breathed fire to roast a tasty caterpillar. How will be burn down a whole house? Or a school? Or even an old wooden shack? Has Drake got what it takes to make his father proud? A funny and moving story about the bonds between fathers and children, with fantastic illustrations and a positive, peaceful message - and all the magic and mayhem you'd hope for in a tale about dragons.