The Dragon Torch

The Truth Behind Dragons by dragontamer175 What's a dragon? A fairytale, a legend, a myth,or did it actually exist and if so how long ago and how many types were there? Thousands of dragon reports are made each year. There are 14 known types of dragons in all. The western dragon, eastern dragon, wyvern, hydra, pernease dragon, drake, amphiptere, wyrm, lindworm, sea serpent, ouroboros, amphisbaena, and naga. In this article, I will cover the western dragon. Western dragons tend to have thick, long bodies, scaly skin, four strong legs, two bat-like wings, wedge-shaped heads, and long necks. They usually are portrayed as breathing fire. Some breeds of these dragons have been known to be shape changers, and others have the chameleon power to change color of their background. They are sometimes displayed as having a spade or spiked tail. They eat but once a month on a sheep or ox, or even a human (myth says they prefer virgin maidens). They can be any color, or many colors, depending on the breed of the dragon. The history of the western dragon: When most people think "dragon," they most likely think of the Western dragon. Western dragons are usually portrayed as evil, mean, and bloodthirsty. They were also known to have huge hoards of gold and jewels hidden in their lairs. The most famous dragons are portrayed as Western-type dragons, such as St. George and the Dragon, and in the movie DragonHeart. Some stories have the western dragon as the Devil in Christianity. Other stories in legend say that eating a dragon 's heart will give the consumer the power of understanding birds, eating the dragons' tongue enables the person to win any argument, and rubbing the dragon's blood on one's skin will protect against stab wounds. Another myth references Vlad Drakul to mean Son of the Dragon, or Devil. The end of the dragon came with Christianity, and knights that were eager to prove their faith. The knights quickly discovered that dragon-hunting was very profitable, and soon most the dragons in the world were destroyed in a very short time. Vikings had dragon figureheads on the prow of their ships. The dragons on the ships were believed to endow keen site and cunning to the Viking warriors. Today the welsh still has a red dragon on a green/white background, and the red dragon is their national symbol. Well i hope u found that interesting. I did. Stay tuned and don't forget to donate to the guild! Till then... ciao dragon_tamer175

Dragons by deathstar357 Posted: 29 July 2003 Dragon is a legendary beast in the folklore of many European and Asian cultures. Legends describe dragons as large, lizard like creatures that breathe fire and have a long, scaly tail. In Europe, dragons are traditionally portrayed as ferocious beasts that represent the evils fought by human beings. But in Asia, especially in China and Japan, the animals are generally considered friendly creatures that ensure good luck and wealth. Many European legends tell how a hero slew a dragon. For example, Apollo, a god of the ancient Greeks and Romans, once killed a dragon called Python. Saint George, the patron saint of England, rescued a princess from a dragon by slaying the beast with a lance. According to some medieval legends, dragons lived in wild, remote regions of the world. The dragons guarded treasures in their dens, and a person who killed one supposedly gained its wealth. The English epic hero Beowulf died in a fight with a treasure-guarding dragon. In China, the traditional New Year's Day parade includes a group of people who wind through the street wearing a large dragon costume. The dragon's image, according to an ancient Chinese belief, prevents evil spirits from spoiling the new year. Another traditional Chinese belief is that certain dragons have the power to control the rainfall needed for each year's harvest.

Book Club Started for Guild Readers Kelly (dw_golden_dragon) 30 July 2003 Psycheceltic has decided to start a Book Club to promote reading among guild members. This wonderful idea will not focus on books for your neopets, but rather books for you, the owner. Psyche is currently writing the first article and making the first selection, so be sure to look for it! This book club is a part of the guild's Creative Flames which promotes Guild arts in all forms.

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