Category Archives: Dragon History

Dragon Pictures Images

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Dragon pictures, images and history certainly give us a lot to think about on the topic of dragons. Many stories are told about these amazing and often ferocious animals. Some dragon pictures show an obvious mythical creatures while others are … Continue reading →

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Dragon Images

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Dragons are such a mystery for us that we often seek evidence of such things. Many of us would love to see that dragons are in fact real and we seek dragon images to prove this feeling or desire. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Dragons

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Dragons have been portrayed in many different ways over the centuries. There are many different styles to the varied pictures of dragons. The name itself comes from the Greek word Drakon meaning serpent of huge size or water snake. This … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Dragons

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Cartoon dragons may appear in many different styles and shapes depicting creatures that range everywhere from funny to ferocious. You can find just about any variation you might be looking for when researching for cartoon dragons. You will also find … Continue reading →

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The Red Dragon of St. John, the Divine

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Perhaps the dragon that has had the most influence on Westernized Christian thought is the red dragon that dominates the last book of the New Testament. The author of this book, who simply identified himself as John, had been exiled … Continue reading →

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Dragon boat race

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

Image via Wikipedia Mapping the Origin of Dragon BoatsAs the name and the image painted on Dragon Boats imply, the sport originated in China some 2000 years ago. It is said that during the 4th Century BC, when the country … Continue reading →

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Dragon Antique Walking Canes

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

In both the East and West, dragons are a symbol of power. A wizard who can control a dragon or a warrior who can conquer this great creature will command the power of his world. It is sometimes the evil … Continue reading →

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The Dragon Tattoo

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Dragon Mystic

The most well known and most popular mythical creature depicted in tattoos is the Japanese dragon. It is more popular than any of the other mythical creatures, such as the phoenix, mermaid or gryphon. This may be due to its shape … Continue reading →

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Do the Dragon Dance at the Feast of the Drunken Dragon in Macau

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Dragon Mystic

Author: Naveen Marasinghe The Feast of the Drunken Dragon has an interesting history. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, villagers of mainland China were attacked with a plague. They called upon the Buddha to protect them, by parading … Continue reading →

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