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The myth of dragons can be found in many different traditions, with the major two being the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. "There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the
When were European and Asian dragons first associated?
Apr 14, 2016 · What is the oldest historical account of European dragons (Lindworms, Drakones etc.) being associated with Asian dragons (Lóng, Ryū)? Is the association simply because they are both …
Dragons and serpents in Norse and Indo-European mythology
Mar 31, 2020 · In Norse mythology, that is a mythology of Indo-European descent, what do dragons symbolize for i.e. the Vikings. Dragons and dragon ornamentation appear i.e. on ships, stave …
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Dec 17, 2024 · What is the earliest known dragon myth? The myth of dragons can be found in many different traditions, with the major two being the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. "There …
Why do some Asian dragons have fur (or hair)?
Jul 28, 2015 · Whereas the European dragon has a strong reptilian quality, their Asian counterparts are considered a composite of different beasts - many of whom has plenty of hair. Thus, despite a …
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Jan 22, 2025 · The myth of dragons can be found in many different traditions, with the major two being the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. "There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: …
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What is the earliest known dragon myth? The myth of dragons can be found in many different traditions, with the major two being the European dragon and the Chinese dragon.
How did dragons get their wings? - Mythology & Folklore Stack …
Jul 24, 2017 · The epic poem of Beowulf was the first to describe a dragon/wyrm as having a fiery breath and bat-wings. Lindworms are often pictured in Romanesque art adorned with wings.
Where does the idea that dragons hoard gold come from?
Mar 9, 2018 · "The storm-god/hero slays the serpent and releases the Waters." So if you buy Water as a stand in for Wealth/Gold, then Dragons have horded gold literally since the beginning, from the …
How are Norse and Celtic mythology related?
Perhaps if you go by some long lost Indo-European root you can argue they are related, but then you could argue Greek and Slavic are related too. Its actually really hard to connect Celtic mythology to …