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Dragon's World





Miliarys Vidot Otero
22 de febrero de 2012
12-4
Sra. Denis






Introduction

In this paper we find several myths about dragons. As they lived when they were in the tirrra. As were adapted to theenvironment around them to be reproduced on vivir. We as encuvaban dragons and their eggs. We also find some pictures of dragons. Hope you like the myths about dragons.









Index

Dragons: A History of Mythology and Beliefs
Japanese/Chinese Myths: The Myths & Stories OF Dragons
Where does the myth of the dragon originate?
Pictures of dragons
Questions
ConclusionDragons: A History of Mythology and Beliefs

The oldest culture in the world to utilize dragons in their mythology and beliefs, are the Chinese. For them, the dragon is a divine, mythical creature that brings good fortune, prosperity and bounty. It is the symbol of emperors and imperial rule, and its legends have shaped a good portion of modern Chinese culture.The dragonis a positive force, and represents power, excellence, and striving for goals, as well as being a benevolent force, which radiates goodwill, good luck, and blessings. Shrines to them can be found in many places in China, usually near the sea, since Eastern dragons tended to be water creatures.In Eastern culture, the dragon represents the essential forces of Nature. While Emperors consulted them asrevered advisors, they did not always follow that advice, and consequently the dragons' anger would either produce storms and floods though the clouds they breathed out, or such things as water shortages, when they beat their tails about, and emptied lakes and rivers. A dragon's celestial breath, known as sheng chi, bestows warmth from the sun, wind from the ocean, soil from the Earth, and waterfrom rain.The number nine figures in many aspects of dragon worship in Chinese culture, for example, the nine ways in which they are shown: · On the screws of fiddles because they are said to like music · On top of bells and gongs, because they call out loudly · On the bottom of stone statues, since dragons can support heavy weights · On the top of writing tablets, because dragons are fond ofliterature · On bridges, because dragons are associated with water · On the eaves of temples, because dragons guard against danger · On Buddha's throne, where dragons rest · On prison gates, which represent trouble-making dragons · On the hilt of swords, because dragons can slaughter their enemies In Western culture, the dragon developed a very different persona, which many aficionados claim ismisinterpretation of the tales in which their stories are told. Where Eastern dragons are perceived as good and benevolent, western dragons are all fire, and flinging their tails about, and biting heads off. In reality, if you read a broad range of literature from both hemispheres, you'll find that eastern dragons sometimes took a notion to be bad characters, and in the west, there are dragons whosewhole existence was to serve and protect a kingdom, or prince, and they display the most sterling qualities of loyalty and sacrifice. Part of the reason it is so hard to define what constitutes a dragon, is the wide variance in their physical images. In Eastern culture the dragon started out as an elongated, almost serpentine creature, usually, but not always showing four shortened legs, and a spadedtail. They were covered in scales, had a crest on the head, and were brightly colored in many hues. In Western culture, the traditional image of the dragon is of an almost reptilian animal, usually green, with wings like a bat, and breathing fire. Some also have feathers. Which is likely what leads to confusing dragons with gryphons (leonine in the hind quarters and raptor-like in the front...