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FIRST A BRIEF HISTORY
Among the oldest of mythological creatures, dragons appear in the myths and
traditions of virtually all people back to the beginning of time. Because
of its widespread appearances, the dragon appears in numerous forms, and
many local traditions have been created around them, crediting the dragons
with many attributes. In their earliest form, dragons were associated with
the Great Mother- Gaia, the water god and the warrior sun god. In these
capacities they had the power to be both beneficial and destructive and were
all-powerful creatures in the universe.
The dragon's form arose from his particular power of control over the waters
of the earth and gave rise to many of the attributes singled out by different
peopleas the myth developed. They were believed to live at the bottom of
the sea, where they guarded vast treasure hoards ,very frequently of pearls.
Rain clouds and thunder and lightning were believed to be the dragon's breath,
hence the fire-breathing monster. As the myth developed in the western world,
dragons came to represent chaos. This type of dragon was considered by many
to be the intermediate stage between a demon and the Devil and as such came
into Christian belief. However, in the Eastern world the dragon adopted a
rather different facade, benevolent, a son of heaven,who also controlled
the watery elements of the universe.
The dragon is the enemy of the sun and the moon, both in Eastern and Western
mythology, and is believed to be responsible for eclipses. These occur when
the dragon is attempting to swallow either of the heavenly boddies; which
accounts for the dragon's appearance in primitive astronomy. Because the
dragon was the natural enemy of man, his death became the ultimate goal,
consequently there are innumberable battles between gods and dragons, saints
and dragons, and in the medieval world, knights and dragons. In Egyptian
mythology there is the conflict between Horus and Typhon. In Greek legends,
the dragon fought on the side of the Titans and attacked Athene, who flung
him into the heavens, where he became a constellation around the Pole Star.
Hercules encountered, and killed the dragon Ladon while fulfilling his eleventh
labour. In Scandinavian literature, Beowulf was slain by a dragon.
Webster's Dictionary: drag.on \'drag-en\ n dracon-,draco serpent,dragon, [fr.GK drakon;akin to OE torht bright,Gk derkesthai to see,look at] 1 archaic: a huge serpent 2:a fabulous animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws.
Here he lay, a vast red-golden dragon, fast asleep: a thrumming came form his jaws and nostrils, and whisps of smoke, but his fires were low in slumber. Beneath him, under all his limbs and his huge coiled tail, and about him on all side stretching away across the unseen floors, lay countless piles of precious things, gols wrought and unwrought, gems and jewels,and silver red stained in the bloody fight
J.R.R Tolkien The Hobbit
Perhaps the dragon was not so large as the mountain; but the heavy black cloud that clung around it made it larger than a mountain, and when it forst caught sight of them it lifted its wings breifly, and the sun disappeared,and a wind like a storm wind howled around them.Then it bowed its long neck to the ground, its nose pointed toward them and its half lidded red eyes stared straight at them
Robin MCKinley The Hero And The Crown
BRASS DRAGONS: You can find these dragons' in sandy desert regions. They are quite forward and meddling in nature and they love to talk
BRONZE DRAGONS: These rare dragons prefer to dwel near large bodies of water. Despite their love of wealth, these dragons are basically beneficient in nature.
COPPER DRAGONS: These uncommon dragons prefer to make their lairs in arid rocky regions. They tend to be selfish. Copper dragons enjoy a good hunt. To them, the sport is at least as important as the food it yields.
GOLD DRAGONS: Very rare indeed. They dwell in any climate, but their lair is always made of stone. Whether the lair is a cave or some castle. The gold dragon loves precious metals and gems and use pearls and jewels as food. All gold dragons are lawful, just and good.
SILVER DRAGONSs: Another very rare creature is silver dragon. They establish their home on mountain peaks, clouds and similar places. As a species, these dragons are kind and helpful. They cheerfully offer assistance to goodly creatures in genuine need.
BLACK DRAGONS: Can be found in swamps and marshes. Black dragons always seek
to lair in deep dark caves. They are abusive and quick tempered with an
instinctive cunning that makes up for their lower intelligence.
BLUE DRAGONS: These rare dragons can be found in deserts and in dry arid lands. Their lair is usually some vast cave or underground cavern. . They spend long periods of time contemplating and preparing ambushes for their foes.
GREEN DRAGONS: These rare dragons also have underground lairs. It can be found near woods or forests. They are very nasty tempered and thoroughly evil. Members of this species love to intimidate and frighten lesser creatures.
RED DRAGONS: You can find red dragons dwelling in mountainous regions.. The red dragon is very greedy and avaricious. Out of all the evil dragons - the red dragon is the worst.
WHITE DRAGONS: Cold regions to dwell is a favorite of the white dragon. They build their lairs in icy caves. Although not as intelligent as other dragons - they are just as evil and greedy as any. They are vicious and impulsive in nature
THE OTHER GUYS
SAPPHIRE DRAGONS: The sapphire dragons live in caverns beneath the tropical jungles. They protect their territory from outsiders, going as far as to distrust everyone who even comes close to their borders. Giant spiders make up most of the sapphire dragons diet.
EMERALD DRAGONS: Living among the tropical southern waters. They are a curious species, taken to keeping track of history, lore and customs. They tend to be very reclusive. .Building thier homes around inactive volcano ranges.
TOPAZ DRAGONS: These dragons inhabit coastal regions, building their lairs below the water line, constructing them to remain very dry. They do not like the water, but will swim to hunt, attack or to reach their lairs, but not for enjoyment. While not malicious, these dragons are not the best of company .
CRYSTAL DRAGONS:These friendly dragons of the north spend much time learning about the world around them. While solitary in nature, they welcome visitors who come by to them with good intentions. They prefer to live in the high reaches building their castles out of snow and ice. The White Dragons consider the Crystal dragons as prey, so the two clans are constantly in conflict. But like other benevolent dragons, the Crystal dragons would rather talk than fight.
Personally the crystal dragon is my favorite i happen to know a very nice one
Just at that moment, the Princess opened her eyes. She gave a small scream, and the dragon frowned.
"You don’t have to be frightened, - it said. "Really. You’re my Princess now, and I'm going to take proper care of you, and you can clean my scales and cook for me. I believe that’s the standard arrangement."
- Patricia C. Wrede
Talking to Dragons
"Her scales shone a dazzling midnight blue and her eyes glittered like newly
found silver, a sight to captivate any man. The very earth seemed to be alive
with her presense, the wind whispered her name and the foliage did her bidding.
If only we knew how much more real the dragon seemed when she was upon us..."
--Woes of the Enemy
The enlightened man enjoys perfect freedom in active life. He is like a dragon supported by deep waters or like a tiger that commands its mountain retreat. The man who is not enlightened drifts about in the affairs of the world. He is like a ram that gets its horns caught in a fence or like a man who waits for a hare to run against a tree stump and stun itself.
---Hekiganroku by Setcho
Do not trifle with dragons, for you are small and crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
--author unknown
"Long ago, when man was young and the dragon already old, the wisest of our race took pity on man, so he gathered together all the dragons, making them vow to watch over man always. And at the moment of his death, the night became alive with those stars. And thus was born the Dragons' Heaven. But when we die, not all dragons are admitted to this shining place. No, we have to earn it! And if we don't, our spirit disappears as if we never were."
--Draco, the last of the dragons
Dragon Soup
1 Dragon
2 Gallons apple cider
1 Gallon brown gravy
2 Rabbits (opt.)
1 Ton potatoes
1 Ton carrots
200 lbs. onions
cut dragon into bite sized peices(may take awhile) marinate in apple cider
add gravy to cover and slowly add potatoes, carrots and onions add spices for taste
cook over kerosene fire for about 4 weeks or til tender serves approx 3,799 people
if more are expected add the rabbits, do this only if necessary,
as most people don't like hare in there stew.
