The Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from every continent except Antarctica. In almost every culture, and all throughout history, there are stories of these mythical and magical creatures called […]
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The red Dragon was introduced to Britain during Roman times. It is possible that the Romans learned of the dragon from the Persians. Initially the ‘draco’ was used as a standard by the Roman army but over time it was adopted by the Welsh people as their national flag. It is possibly the oldest national […]
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In almost every culture around the world, dragons have made an appearance in myths and legends. Many of these myths are similar, even though the people who created them never met.
Other strange creatures have been created by myths, but none quite as unique as dragons. Although people quickly stopped believing in other mythical animals, dragons […]
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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 dragon […]
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The Celestial Chinese Dragon is comparable as the symbol of the Chinese race itself. Chinese around the world, proudly proclaim themselves “Lung Tik Chuan Ren” (Descendents of the Dragon). Dragons are referred to as the divine mythical creature that brings with it ultimate abundance, prosperity and good fortune.
As the emblem of the Emperor and the […]
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January 16th - Earth Dragon day
February 16th - The Dragon parade celebrating Chinese New Year.
March 3rd - Alexander Graham Bell - The patron Saint of all copper dragons
March 25th - Celtic Flower day
April 17th - Fire Dragon Day
May 5th - The feast of the Dragon - Chinese
June 18th - Dragon Boat Day
June 22th - The […]
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A-Z of Countries and civilizations Globally,that have Dragon/serpent Legends (Including Past Civilisations):
Africa , Akkad , Albania , Arabia , Armenia , Assyria, Austrailia, Austria, Aztec, Babylonia, Bhutan, Borneo, Brazil, British Columbia,
Caananite, Cambodia, Caribbean, Central America ,China, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia , Fiji, France, Germany, Georgia, Gilbert Isles, Greece, Hawaii , Hebrew, Hungary, Hyttite, Hong Kong, Iceland, […]
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