Author Archives: Dragon Mystic

About Dragon Mystic

I fell in love with dragons when I read Tea With the Black Dragon, and never looked back. Not the clunky winged Medieval dragons that ate cows, the graceful Asian dragons that could fly without wings. Later I discovered the elegant Welsh dragons, red and white, as described by R.J. Stewart in his books on the historical Merlin.

Changing Attitudes Toward Dragons in the West

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Dragons used to be villains in European myth and fiction—always. Knights were celebrated for slaying them, and no one cared about the dragon’s viewpoint. There was even a connection with religion. For example, St. George, the mythical hero of Britain, seems … Continue reading →

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Dragon in Circle Pewter Pendant – Black Leather Necklace with Beads

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

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Dragon – the Ultimate Good Fortune Feng Shui Symbol

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Author: Jenny Lin The mighty and magnificent Dragon of mythical folklore never ceases to enchant or stir the imagination. The Dragon is one of the four celestial animals and is important and powerful symbols in Feng Shui. The Dragon represents … Continue reading →

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The First Dragon

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Author: James Crowe Have you ever been curious about the first Dragon in history? Where it was from, did it have a name? I know I was. I also realized that I would have to settle on the first Dragon … Continue reading →

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Entering the Year of the Water Dragon

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Chinese New Year (on January 23, 2012) has ushered in the Year of the Dragon. It will last till February 9, 2013 on the Western calendar. In Asian culture, Dragon years are highly auspicious. Children born in dragon years are … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Know Your Dragons?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Image via Wikipedia Descriptions of dragons run the gamut from diabolical and vile to gentle and mild. However, no matter how cunning and cruel or naïve and good, one thing has remained unchanged throughout the long history of dragons – … Continue reading →

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Fire Dragons

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

When most of think of dragons, we tend to imagine them as huge creatures that breath fire. That is the image and concept that most people have of dragons. There is a great deal of symbolism in the fire dragon, … Continue reading →

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Creating a Fire Breathing Dragon With Photoshop

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Author: John M. Lund When I was young I constantly doodled. I doodled a lot of things…but mainly I doodled dragons. Fast forward a number of years…well…a whole lot of years…and my twin brother is showing me pictures of his … Continue reading →

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Dragons in the East

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Author: Fran Black While Europe’s shining knights spent their lives slaying dragons, the Chinese sought after and worshiped Eastern dragons as the most benevolent, wise, and generous of all creatures. Indeed, to be called “dragon face” was a great honor, … Continue reading →

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The Wrath of Dragons in Vietnamese Art

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dragon Mystic

Author: Suzanne The influence of symbolism in Vietnamese art has been in vogue since prehistoric times. One of the most supernatural of all creatures, dragons and fairies, symbolized various instances of Vietnamese art. From the Dong Son civilization to the … Continue reading →

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