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Dragons of the West

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For thousands of years fabulous serpents and dragons have been the stuff of myth and traveller's tales. The dragon has held the attention of people for centuries, and continues to do so.

The dragon is more than a beast of tall stories, myth and folk-tale, for it is a symbol of the awesome power of nature which appears in many variant forms, but which we can understand only in symbolic or allegorical form. Thus, it appears in religious symbolism, alchemy, medicine and geomancy as well as in the more lyrical tales of bards and storytellers. Ultimately the dragon is a product of the human mind, for there are dragons of various kinds lurking deep within us all.

This book explores Western dragon and dragonslayer traditions, not just legends, but living festivals and rituals surviving today; such as the Norwich dragon, paraded each year; researched and illustrated by widely-renowned author Nigel Pennick - a must for dragon and Pennick fans everywhere!

Language: English

Pages: 210

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Capall Bann Pub

Release: October 01, 1997

ISBN: 1861630077

ISBN 13: 9781861630070

Dragons of the West

0/5 ( ratings)

For thousands of years fabulous serpents and dragons have been the stuff of myth and traveller's tales. The dragon has held the attention of people for centuries, and continues to do so.

The dragon is more than a beast of tall stories, myth and folk-tale, for it is a symbol of the awesome power of nature which appears in many variant forms, but which we can understand only in symbolic or allegorical form. Thus, it appears in religious symbolism, alchemy, medicine and geomancy as well as in the more lyrical tales of bards and storytellers. Ultimately the dragon is a product of the human mind, for there are dragons of various kinds lurking deep within us all.

This book explores Western dragon and dragonslayer traditions, not just legends, but living festivals and rituals surviving today; such as the Norwich dragon, paraded each year; researched and illustrated by widely-renowned author Nigel Pennick - a must for dragon and Pennick fans everywhere!

Language: English

Pages: 210

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Capall Bann Pub

Release: October 01, 1997

ISBN: 1861630077

ISBN 13: 9781861630070

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