Western Dragon Essay

Western Dragon Essay
Although nearly every culture has the concept of dragons represented in its mythology or art, the idea of what a dragon looks like, how it behaves, or
the purpose it serves varies drastically. Does the dragon fly–if so does it have wings or does it fly through other means? Does it breathe fire? Ice? Does
it bring good luck, energy, or protection? Or does a dragon instill fear and bring harm and destruction? What is their intelligence level? The
characteristics of a dragon can be determined based on whether or not we look at western dragons or eastern dragons. However, what's even more
interesting than the different variations of dragons that have been around for centuries, is the etymology of the term and how it has changed over time
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6). While dragons were known to protect what is theirs and to be jealous over others' gold, women (and occasionally men) are also known to
protect their own and to be jealous of women of higher status or women their men find attractive (or men their wives find attractive). However,
according to The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this particular definition has slowly transitioned to just mean "an
ugly or unpleasant woman" ("Dragon" def. 3). "Why did you invite that dragon to the party?" is an example of how this new definition could be
used. According to Partridge, there are other uses of dragon in slang including a specific way of smoking heroin ("dragon" def. 2) and also
referring to a penis ("dragon" def. 1). This variation seems to have come about from the East Yiddish term shmok meaning "penis" which was
derived from the Old Polish term smok meaning "grass snake, dragon" (Harper). Though this variation of slang could also have been derived from the
German word schmuck which means jewels or jewelry. Men often speak of "the family jewels," particularly when in pain, and this connection could
possibly be tied back to
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Creative Writing: Growled Cardinal
"Why cant it ever be easy."Growled Cardinal "Dont know dont care I get to fight someone so i'm happy." Said Coyote. "Don't get excited yet, if
you touch it you die.His scales are poisonous and he can shoot acid." "Oh, well then I just won't touch him."Coyote smiled as she shot a huge ball
of fire straight at Toxin, he jumped aside and landed right in front of the dragonets acid fog coming from his mouth. Cardinal recognized a sound
similar to the sound a skywing makes before shooting fire, and without realizing what she was doing she jumped into the air, wrapped Coyote in her
wings and rolled across the floor with a ball of smoke flying over their heads. "Hey what was that for I was about to scorch his head."Coyote shouted.
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"We must leave this island before we are caught, please find other dragons of your kind and stay with them we need to get a count of everyone to
make sure that you all make it home safely." As she said this dragons called to friends and gathered in small bundles soon no one was left. As
Cardinal looked around she saw a few Mudwings, even fewer Rainwings, a lot of Seawings,and the rest were all Poisonwings, only then did
Cardinal notice how cramped the cave was in total there were probably about 100 dragons stuffed in this cave "Riptide,Star you two are in charge
of the Seawings." Cardinal called as she watched the two dragonets walk over to the large group of Seawings. "Coyote, Kinkajou you are in charge
of the Rainwings, Pheasant, Scorpion you two take the Mudwings"She looked at her weak little brother, she didn't want to make him have to handle
one of the big groups like the Seawings or the Poisonwings but she didn't trust Kinkajou and Coyote to handle anyone but the few Rainwings so she
decided that her best choice was to place him with Pheasant to lead the Mudwings. "Icicle, Sulfur, Oleander and I will take the Poisonwings." She said
nodding to the two Poisonwing sisters who nodded and went over to talk to the other

Creative Writing: Duskclan Dog
"You should never have been made a warrior." The orange tom hissed, as I glared at him, my hated boiling over. "What are you even talking about
Flamestar! I caught you. Again! First with that Duskclan cat, and now Leafwatcher? What are you doing! You're going to tear this clan apart!" I
growled, as I sheathed and unsheathed my claws. I've known about his foul actions since an apprentice, accidentally stumbling over one of his meetings
with a Duskclan she–cat. It was a hope that he would change, as he had convinced me to keep quiet, but no longer would I. The truth needed to be
told before he destroyed this clan. The much taller tom stared down at me, his amber eyes looking me over. "Wolfspirit." He said slowly, his eyes
turning a cool shade, "You may think you know what's going on, but you don't know the half of it. Take my advice, and forget what has happened."
A shiver ran down my spine as I straightened, portraying false confidence. "I won't let you get away with the this. Not again." I whispered. Glancing
at his claws, I spied them already out. They were more like long hooked talons, then the claws of a normal cat. I knew they were extremely deadly,
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A disgrace to anyone who has been born in a clan. A sorry excuse for who your parents were. You know what'll happen? Eaglesoar, your oh
–so–loyal
brother will cast you aside. Brookstripes, the best friend you've ever had, will cease to talk to you. And Reedfang? He'll turn his 'true love' to absolute
hate. That is fate you hold if you so much breathe a word of it." His warm breath ran down my spine and I felt the dire urge to take a step away, but I
restrained myself. There was no way I was going to back down. Not only would my morals forbid it, but also my

How The Use Of Modern Day Technology Used In John...
Dragon, Dragon is a humorous story written by John Gardner. John Gardner makes the story funny by the setting, the characters. He also uses modern
day technology in medieval times. He teaches a lesson about listening to your parents.
John Gardner uses the characters to make his story humorous by the wizard. The wizard in the story, can't remember his spells correctly. His spell
",went something like Bimble, Winble, Cha, Cha CHOOMPF! Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, the queen turned into a rose bush." John Gardner also
made his story funny with the dragon. John Gardner uses modern day technology in medieval times by, speaking of firecrackers, cars, clocks. John
Gardner speaks of firecrackers, cars, and clocks when he describes the mosteveus

Frankenstein Reflective Essay
The forest's smells were overwhelming, the fresh, earthy smell emitting from the dirt and plant life around me, was intoxicatingly sweet while the
air was sour making my nose tingle . Creating the perfect mix of sweet and sour. I kinda liked it, very calming. I continued walking down a path in
the foliage, where the trees and bushes wouldn't grow there as if aiding me in my search. Belatedly I realized that, I have been walking aimlessly.
Gradually, without my noticing as I had been walking my body began to feel numb my natural sense of direction fading. My tongue was thick, my
ears had a sound blocking bubble in them, yet I still kept going desperate for some reason to find whatever I was searching for. Unfortunately the
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"What is it that you wish for?" The creature asked of me. That shook me out of the revere I never knew I was in. How could I have gotten so
unfocused? That is less than what is adequate for a dragon. A lazy comfortable dragon is a dead dragon, everyone knows that. I need to keep up my
guard or at least considering my physical prowess, do a better job than I am doing now. Though, now that I think about it ever since she came thesmell
disappeared, so what is affecting me now? Plus what did I even want? Great, it's like just being near her is weakening me. I should not be doubting
myself. "I wish to know why I'm here," I stated, saying the first thing that was most reasonable before I overthought it and said something

Descriptive Speech About My Dragon
Enveloped in the deafening cheers, I rise with the crowd for the winner team of the annual dragon boat race held in Kentucky. The surging waves,
the billowing flag, and the spurting paddlers, all bring me back to the old tales of childhood; how predecessors have sacrificed for the great cause,
how the auspicious dragon has blessed our birthland. I hear my Grandma's voice echo like solemn peals," the true dragon lies within your heart...". As
one imposing dragon finally takes over the banner, I am submerged by waves of applause and thunderous drumbeats. Amidst the loud acclamation, I
whisper to myself:" Happy Birthday, Huei–Hsin."
I was born during the Dragon boat festival in the year of dragon, and I am believed to be the soaring dragon of the family. Although I am keenly aware
that I have neither the heroic aura nor the gorgeous dragon scale of such legendary creature, I am always the eager beaver trying to live up with
pride and expectation. When I was seven, I bid a farewell to my hometown in Taiwan and my family moved to mainland in China. All of the sudden
I was overwhelmed by the stress I felt pressed on my shoulders. There was the competition to get into a local school with five thousand kids in the
most competitive province in China, starting simplified Chinese from zero, and attempting to build friendships. For most of this time when
frustration knocked me down, grandma's words of wisdom haunted me. I pulled up my "dragon tail" and I bestirred myself for another shot. Step by
step, I managed to catch up, and even started to exceed. While certificates of merit splashed all over the wall, I served as class leader for 8 years. In
2015, I consummated my ninth grade year by ranking fifteenth out of forty three thousand eight hundred and twenty seven on the high school entrance
examination. I was admitted to an elite high school where I went to school from 6:50 AM to 10:10 PM, seven days a week. Trekking in the raging
torrent of life, I strived for the fulfillment of aspiration. Yet, deep in my mind, a wistful longing for an adventure has silently taken over my vigorous
pursuit of scholastic attainment.
At the age of sixteen, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime and I became an exchange student. I

A Short Story : A Story?
"So are we still doing this tomorrow ot sunrise"?Garnet whispered over my shoulder."Yes, now stop bothering me about it."I said as she roughly
shoved Garnet towards the Town square. We are orphans and thieves and we pick pockets. They call us scum, rubbish, and menaces to society but this
is what we have to do to survive. We make our way through the crowd grabbing watches, money, and anything we think is worth something. When we
get to the fountain in the middle of the square I scan the crowd for a familiar patch of red hair. Her red locks shine as Jane makes threads her way
through the morning crowd. "Why di–" I start as she grabs my wrist with an iron grip and yanks me to the alleyway between the supply store and the
inn. "Shhh!" she whisper yells as she spits in my face. She drags me into one of our secret passages and turns to face me. I gaze back the way we
came as a dozen guards trotted past and Garnet slips into the alleyway opposite of us. "You're welcome!"Jane hisses at me. I grunt back at her as I
scratch the scar on my wrist. The scar was given to me by an officer. It was supposed to remind me never to steal but it only ever reminds me never
to get caught. "How much did you get today?" jane questioned looking at my pockets. "Not much".I say but she's known me too long and she knows
i'm lying. I sigh and roll my eyes."Enough! Okay, I got enough.Geez." I say as she looks me up and down. "Good" she says as she turns to head down
the tunnel. I follow her down to the

The Impact Of Chinese Dragons On Chinese Culture
Dragons in Asia are considered lucky because they are wise and powerful and people respect the dragon because they breathe clouds, move the
season, and control the water of rivers lakes and seas. They are linked with the Yang( 10 facts about Chinese dragons). On Asia dragon was part of the
culture for more than 4,000 years and made a huge impact on culture because they believed the dragon's were real and they also worshiped them as
well. In China, Japan, and Korea they believed that dragons where real and powerful and the people gave them respect because they think that the
dragon's created everything(Asian Dragons). One interesting fact about an Asian dragon is that the people believed that they were more a s serpent
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One thing about Chinese dragons is that they even hosted some type of race that honor the dragons called the dragon race(legend of the Chinese
dragons). Unlike the Chinese or the Japanese dragon the Korean dragon will be a little aggressive, but it is still wise and promotes its land and all
the dragons in Asia bring good luck according to the people who have been living there.As the dragons move north or east, they will lose a claw
and if they move south or west, they will add a new claw to them self. One thing about these dragons is that some can be aggressive and people
should have respect for the water dragons because they can destroy anything that will threaten them. In Asia people draw dragons as art and some
of the dragon art represent something about them. If someone as a dragon tattoo, they should not mess with them because they will just cause
trouble and they are not easy going people. Also the Chinese dragons are associated with the yin and the yang because every sixty years there will
be a different type of dragon to celebrate with the Chinese new year(9 Things You Didn't Know about Chinese Dragons). Also the dragon became
the most powerful symbol in the world because the dragon brings good luck and people used to draw of dragon in their flag or coat of arms.
According to (The Dragon in Ancient China) chinese, japanese, and Korean art's drawing of dragons and statue of dragon will them so they can
have a good luck charm. Finally in Asia the dragon has some type of special race in china because they want to honor them and they will also have
statues or a drawing of dragon as a good luck

Myth Of Zachariah
The Myth of Zachariah
There once was a young man named Zachariah Kellerhoff. A rather skinny, small, and weak young man that has never been athletic or paid attention
to. Always in the dark or in the corner with no friends and avoided by almost everyone, except for his mother. His mother cared for him in all ways.
They lived together in a tribe full of great warriors. The tribe's name, The Comanche. Zachariah was obviously an outcast, but a skilled one. Every
open time he had he was shooting his bow or throwing his javelin. He became very skilled at archery and javelin while everyone else worked with
swords, horses, or slingshots.
Zachariah had a big thing to look forward to, his mom's birthday! He always loved his mom's birthday, his mom's ... Show more content on
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'Ahhh!!!!!", Zachariah screamed in agony. "You shouldn't have messed with me you scrawny boy!" Thou shout walked towards Zachariah, as
Zachariah crawled frantically away. It was helpless though, his bow was dragging him down and there was an edge 2 ft away from him. Thou Shout
stood over him, looked him in the eyes and took a deep breath and looked down, about to blast flames, and right as flames started to form in the back
of Thou shouts mouth, Zachariah notched his bow, closed his eyes and said,"This is for you mom" And

Book Report On Becoming The Dragon By Alex Sapegin
Becoming the Dragon by Alex Sapegin, the first installment in a series called The Dragon Inside, follows the story of a teenager named Andy who
goes through a series of drastic life changes. Before the events of the novel, Andy is struck by lightning on a class field trip. He survives the strike
but is sentenced to never cross paths with computers because of the electrical charges he gives off causing computers to freeze and shut down. Even
though Andy loves computer games, this forces him to find alternatives for entertainment, such as learning to cook and even taking up archery from a
neighbor. He seemed to be doing well in his life until his sister gives him the task of taking documents to their father's office.
Andy accidentally stumbles into the middle of a science experiment, and the results are "out of this world". He is taken through a portal to the planet
Ilanta, full of both magical creatures and other humans, and little did he know that his skills in archery would need to come in handy for his survival.
While searching for a way home, Andy meets a number of characters (some human and others not–so–human) who either want to help him or kill him.
He ultimately has to turn himself into a dragon in order to live, and it seems as though he was born to become one. ... Show more content on
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I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. With an incredible gift of storytelling, Sapegin was truly able to take the reader from Earth to Ilanta,
where one could get swept away by elves, magicians, dragons, and much more. I found myself getting caught up in both the story and Andy's
transformation from a simple adolescent to a dragon. I can best describe him as being a student constantly learning to survive and thrive in a new
world. To quote a line from the novel without spoiling anything, "He was only a boy, but he held his own like a

Chinese Mythology: The Candle Dragon
Chinese mythology has four divine creatures. The Kylin is one of them. The others are the phoenix, turtle, and the dragon. The Kylin is considered to
be a very important animal in ancient times. The only creature regarded more by the Chinese people is the dragon. There are many legends about
emperors and the Kylin. It is thought that the Kylin would convey the will of Heaven and was able to dictate the success and fall of a dynasty. The
common people believed the Kylin brought them their children The people believed the Kylin brought Confucius. Ornaments were made with the
Kylin images on them and were worn believing they would protect and bring good luck. They were given to children. Kylin images were used to guard
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When he took a breath there would be a strong wind and heavy rain. It would become winter when he blew. There would be black clouds and
heavy snow. When the mountain god sniffed it would become summer. There would be a very hot sun that could melt stones. His long red body
would light up the underground. He would often light up the gate to heaven by holding a candle in his mouth. This is why he was called the Candle
Dragon. Fuxi felt sorry for all the unfortunate people. He felt it would be good if he provided the people with fire. He started a large thunderstorm
and the lightening started fires in the trees. When the forest started burning the people became scared and ran away. It became very dark when the
rain stopped. It was very wet and cold so the people formed groups again. The burning trees frightened the

The Origin Of The Dragon
Jacob Rey
Professor Ellen Oliveira
ARLT – 100G
7 October 2014
Dragons Transformed
Dragon have been predominant in many cultures for centuries. Its function may differ culture to culture but its identity has become a universal symbol;
we all have the dragon in common. Dragons are everywhere and appear to be the most documented creature in all of ancient history, second to that of
the human being (Isaacs 19). These magnificent creatures like any other monster have an origin. Scholars, however, debate the origin of the dragon
pointing to several aspects; diffusion and conception from other biological organisms. Is there a definite origin of the dragon? This debate has sparked
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The origin of dragons is a well debated topic and there seems to be numerous origins however, because the dragon appears in many cultures and
because the dragon belief shares so many similarities, Smith argues the dragon must have a common origin (Blust 519). This then raises the question
as to how this could be possible especially when there exists a diverse plethora of cultures throughout the world and many geographical locations. This
has baffled many including psychologist C. G. Jung, which suggests that dragons are "archetypes," or symbols acquired in the past and genetically
transmitted for ages as an innate property of the human mind (519). This is an interesting approach, however, there still remains others that must also
be discussed; the diffusion of the idea of the dragon and the inspiration by biological organisms.
Diffusion is the common explanation to explain the extent to which cultures come to the general consensus on the identity of the dragon. Smith
explains that the dragon was a creation of the Egyptian priesthood and from Egypt spread to the Near East, Europe, India, China and Mesoamerica
(521). This process of diffusion did not occur at a rapid pace but rather a slow one that took many centuries through contact made during trade. There
is evidence to support this claim made by Smith, as the first basic

Why Do Dragons Exist
Around the world, there are tales of fire breathing monsters and demons. There are also tales that tell of these quadrupeds helping people create and
destroy around the world. Those quadrupeds are known around the world as dragons. These dragons may have a desire to help, destroy or safeguard,
but they will never lose the danger factor. The origin, biology, and geology of dragons, and ancestors. This could make evidence of thedragon's
existence true or false. But, there still lies the question of whom are the questioners of the dragon's existence? Then how has media immortalized the
dragon's existence? In short dragons, have become, the higher end of motion pictures and Literature. But, these fire–breathers aren't done there.
Dragons are also known around the world in many civilizations that had never met before. These ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Within West Africa the tale of Anansi and his son Kweku Tsin were captured by a dragon, and thrown into a dungeon with the dragon's other
prisoners. (Hinds 13) "Dragons and their kin were forces of chaos or disorders." "They also might be chaos themselves." (Hinds 15) Some have
explained dragons as exaggerated portraits of real species of snakes and other reptiles. There are also some cultures that claim that a few large
prehistoric reptiles survived after the dinosaurs' extinction. (Hinds 21) "Our word dragon comes from the ancient Greek Drakon." (Hinds 23) The
large snake known as a basilisk is a relative of the dragon with its deadly to humanity, but the only thing that can kill them is the fatal venom from a
weasel. (Hinds 29)
The Physical Description of dragons. The dragons are, the largest of all serpents around the world. (Hinds 9) A dragon in Greek has a black colored
belly, somewhat green scales, and the most bright and clear seeing eyes. (Hinds 23) "His Crest was gold, eyes of flash fires, His body swelled with
poison, Three darting tongues, three rows of teeth." (Hinds

Vampire Vs Dragon Research Paper
Vampires Vs Dragons
Angel, a heroic vampire cursed with soul, stood in a defensive position with his broadsword held tight in his hands and his eyes fixed on a large black
dragon. He was here to investigate reports of dragons attacking the city of Los Angeles. To his right stood anothervampire, Spike, also with soul but
without the gypsy curse that troubled Angel. The two vampires had guessed that it was this largerdragon who was responsible for summoning the
various smaller dragons who were terrorizing the city. As the dragon spit a huge fireball from it's mouth both men knew they had to act fast.
Angel looked over at Spike, "Here's the plan–" Angel started to say before Spike cut him off.
"Bugger you're plan." Spike said in his cockney accent with that smirk that Angel had always found irritating. He then, stupidly, rushed towards the
enraged dragon swinging a sword and yowling at the beast. Spike got in a few slashes that didn't seem to do much damage before the dragon swatted
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Spike knew the beast had to have a weakness somewhere and he was hoping to find it before Angel did so he could take credit for slaying the
dragon. Spike was never satisfied being thought of as a sidekick and anytime he loved the idea of being able to hold such an achievement over
Angel's head. Before he really had a chance to come up with a plan of his own he watched as Angel rolled under the belly of the beast and thrusts
his broadsword into the creature. Spike rolled his eyes as once again Captain Forehead, his own nickname for Angel, would be taking all the credit
for winning this fight. As the dragon let out an unworldly shriek and fell to the ground the other, lesser, dragons simply vanished from this dimension.
Spike rolled his eyes as Angel, covered in dragon's blood, walked towards him strutting like some big ponce of a

Slymae: A Short Story
" Don't move!" a deep rusty voice yells before pushing through the bushes and stepping in front of Slymae. The elven warrior unsheathes his sword
from his side and points it at the mother "there's nowhere else to run". Slymae stares at the man his long brown hair resting upon his shoulders.
The way his armor glistens in the moonlight above and the way the moon shows in his sword like it's trying to stop him. Finally, she locks eyes
onto the bow resting on his other side "why" she whispers. "Why what?" the man confused answers "why did you kill it" Slymae says looking back
down at the deer. The warrior lets out a deep chuckle as he says "I was aiming for you but now I can feed my family tonight. It's just an animal
anyways." His grin gets wider as Slymaes shoulders drop in sorrow for the poor animal that barely... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
He kicks her again the sound of bones cracking echoes through the forest as blood seeps through her gritted teeth. She glances over to where her baby
once was "My bab– "is all she could get out before she was kicked again. She closes her eyes in pain as the warriors heavy boot rests upon her chest
the tip of his sword pushed against her neck letting blood drip out and onto his silver blade. "Do you confess to the crimes that you have
committed?" the man shouts as the sword pushes deeper into her neck. "I have done nothing but love and if loving is a crime then we all have
committed such hateful acts. I will not apologize for my actions." The warriors' eyes enraged with hatred "love is not a crime but loving a forsaken
letting them into your bed. Let alone your tribe grounds is and for that you shall pay with your life". He removes the weapon from her neck only to
lift it above his head aiming for her heart "any last words?" he asks. Slymae opens her eyes just enough to see the diamond shaped mark on his
forearm "Summit tribe" she whispers as her eyes

American Dragon Research Paper
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of the word dragon? Myth? Conspiracy? Well, there's a lot more to dragons then you
may think. According to legend, there are many kinds: European, Asian, sea serpent, fire drake, great earth dragon, water dragon, golden dragon. The
list goes on. Those were the ones that will be discussed now. The prehistoricdragon was the root of the whole family(documentary). First appearing in
the late Jurassic, it was an unknown threat to most other dinosaurs who dared to cross its path. It was mostly black, with a variety of different
colored eye spots on it's wings, usually being yellow or red. Unlike most dragons later in the paper, it had only legs and wings, no arms. It had two
short, curly horns protruding from the back of it's head. A fully–grown prehistoric dragon could be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The fire drake would usually be depicted as a European dragon, with some minor ultications. It could talk, and reason. It would deceive men, drawing
them to their deaths(ciruel o43). It is even popular today, in movies and books. In the book and the movie trilogies, Smaug has to be the most famous.
Smaug is an enormous fire drace, twice the size of a jumbo–jet. With a low, persuading voice and personality, he holds an entire hour and a half of the
second movie, with Bilbo and the dwarves. There is a common folk tale called " The Dragon and The Gypsy." It suggests that fire drakes could
shape shift, too. It tells of a poor gypsy who tries to trick the dragon. The dragon takes him to his lair to converse and eat with him. Showing off his
fake feets of strength, the man fools him into transforming into a man. Both ride horses back to the gypsy's home where he has six sons to help him
slay the dragon. He transforms back into the beast and flies off just in time to escape(ciruelo

The Dragons Of Legend : The Epic Of Gilgamesh
"The dragons of legend are strangely like actual creatures that have lived in the past. They are much like the great reptiles which inhabited the earth
long before man is supposed to have appeared on earth. Dragons were generally evil and destructive. Every country had them in its mythology." (Knox,
Wilson, "Dragon," The World Book Encyclopedia, 1973) Dragons are told in almost every culture known to man. Descriptions of the Dragon have been
written, drawn, and told in culture that could have never met. From the North American Native tribes to the great civilization of China, Dragons have
been told. Why is that? Through my research on this, I have concluded many theories, but all these theories still don't answer my question. In order to
get the answer to my question, we will have to re–explore all my research.
The first civilization to have recorded a dragon like creature is the ancient Assyria in form of a poem called "Epic of Gilgamesh". In this poem, Enkidu
and Gilgamesh goes to slay a monster called Humbaba. Humbaba is describe to have scale–like skin, horns, a serpent tail, and was able to breath fire.
This was around 2100 BC and this could have been the starting point of myths surrounding Dragons in the middle east.
However, a little after this time, a great civilization had brewed up north of ancient Assyria. We known them as the Greeks, in which surrounded
themselves in mythology, that their myths can still be told today. In fact, one of the Greeks most popular

Dragon Arm Tattoos
Dragon Arm Tattoos
Virile and mysterious, dragons represent the hidden primal beast in men. Their serpentine and reptilian traits make dragons the most exotic and
intriguing of all mythical creatures.
Dragons open up a world of mystical fascination where anything is possible. Those who are hot blooded and passionate are instinctively drawn to these
firebreathing creatures.
Intelligent and cunning, the Chinese dragon is a four legged reptile that best represents those who desire bold statements of color and patterns. A symbol
of authority and power, each unique dragon symbolizes the strength, character and dominance of the bearer.
Those who are worthy of the dragon style let it fluently contour the muscles and tendons of their arm, which accentuates the sinewy lines of the
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Their ancient lore is steeped in tradition and culture. Ancient and noble, these beasts are symbolic of strength and wisdom.
Dragons inspire a Zen philosophy of life and reflect the many aspects of physical and mental empowerment, such as self–contemplation, intuitiveness
and mastery of one's physical and emotional environment. Marking this empowerment via the artistry of a dragon tattoo is a declaration and a reminder
that one must constantly aspire to achieve supreme wisdom and maturity.
Dragon tattoos are as individual and unique as those who bear its illustrious image. They serve to inspire men towards the cultivation of knowledge,
self–reflection and the attainment of inner peace. Depicting these ancient reptiles through the artistry of ink personifies a man's inner struggle to master
the fiery beast within.
An artistically stunning dragon tattoo can transform the forearm into a statement masterpiece. Meandering throughout the length of the forearm, a
dragon tattoo will incite awestruck compliments via its rich detail and vivid palette of

A Magic Demon Axe
The gates forcefully slammed shut, leaving the young adventurer thrown outside briefly rattled by the sound.
"Well, you were some help in there, Lili."
How was I supposed to help? I 'm just an axe.
"A magic demon axe that talks to me in my head," Jax corrected.
A nearby guard noticed Jax still standing outside the gate and pointed his spear threateningly.
Demon. Demons generally aren 't very helpful, you know.
"I hadn 't noticed Lilith, thank you for pointing that out to me. Could you also tell me what color the sky is?"
If you knew that, why ask? You humans are such a bother.
An exasperated sigh reminded the other guard of Jax's prolonged presence, and resulted in a quick shove towards town.
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"Yeah. I need to find Justin and Angel first though."
The couple across the street looked similar, but Justin never got handsy with Angel in public unless he was totally hammered. A chuckle escaped Jax's
lips when the sweethearts finally made their way towards the local inn.
Ugh, those lovebirds are all that 's despicable about the human race.
"Meaning they 're good people?"
Is that what you would call it?
"In my book, at least."
Your book also says that it's the axe's fault that you don't have a job.
"How many times do we have to go over this?"
Until you stop blaming me for your problems.
"Not until you stop causing them. Now where did Justin say they'd be again?" The Tavern, like always?
"The lake, I'm supposed to meet them at the lake. They probably went to the tavern first, but even those two wouldn't meet with a kid in a tavern." I
hardly think that a 16 year–old counts as a baby goat. Then again, it is you, so...
Jax responded with an eye roll for the ages.
"Are you done?" Not quite, but it can wait.
"Good. they're probably done drinking by now anyway." Are they ever done drinking?
"Technically, yes. Otherwise, no. But in their defense, they have a lot of reasons to drink. Justin's brother, whom he practically raised, found a wife

and gave up the family business, Angel's siblings are running amok somewhere, and from what I've heard shapeshifting does a number on your
insides." Why haven't they retired then? Gone to live in a cottage somewhere and be

Are Asian Dragons Are Lucky?
Dragons in Asia are considered lucky because they are wise and powerful and people respect the dragon because they breathe clouds, move the
season, and control the water of rivers lakes and seas. They are linked with the Yang( 10 facts about Chinese dragons). In Asia dragon was part of the
culture for more than 4,000 years and made a huge impact on culture because they believed the dragon's where real and they also worshiped them as
well. In China, Japan, and Korea they believed that dragons were real and powerful and the people gave them respect because they think that the
dragons created everything(Asian Dragons). One interesting fact about an Asian dragon is that the people believed that they were more a s serpent
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One thing about Chinese dragons is that they even hosted some type of race that honor the dragons called the dragon race(legend of the Chinese
dragons). Unlike the Chinese or the Japanese dragon the Korean dragon will be a little aggressive, but it is still wise and promotes its land and all
the dragons in Asia bring good luck according to the people who have been living there.As the dragons move north or east, they will lose a claw
and if they move south or west, they will add a new claw to them self. One thing about these dragons is that some can be aggressive and people
should have respect for the water dragons because they can destroy anything that will threaten them. In Asia people draw dragons as art and some
of the dragon art represent something about them. If someone as a dragon tattoo, they should not mess with them because they will just cause
trouble and they are not easy going people. Also the Chinese dragons are associated with the yin and the yang because every sixty years there will
be a different type of dragon to celebrate with the Chinese new year(9 Things You Didn't Know about Chinese Dragons). Also the dragon became
the most powerful symbol in the world because the dragon brings good luck and people used drawing of dragon in their flag or coat of arms.
According to (The Dragon in Ancient China) Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art's drawing of dragons and statue of dragon will them so they can
have a good luck charm. Finally in Asia the dragon has some type of special race in china because they want to honor them and they will also have
statues or drawing of dragon as a good luck

A Summary On The Book ' Leonidas ' Essay
Chapter One
Leonidas needed a way to die.
He ran straight at the cave wall, head first, and bashed himself senseless. At least, he vaguely remembered doing that when he woke up with his scaly
dragon face flat on the floor. It was stupid, but it was worth a try. His wyvern form was even tougher than his normal bullet–proof skin and inherent
dragon healing powers. He'd tried slashing his wrists, but his fae runes just scurried to heal them. He could keep re–cutting, but when he passed out
from the blood loss, the wounds would heal, and he'd wake up still very much alive. Repeated attempts just kept him out longer while his blood
regenerated.
It was fucking hard to kill a dragon.
He dragged his sorry wyvern ass up to front of the cave–ti was a pocket of mountain he'd carved out over a decade ago, once he got close to the end of
his days. At least he'd made it to his tomb before he lost his mind entirely, which meant Rosalyn was safe from his wyvern's savage need to take her by
force, seal her with his dragonfire, and then rape her until he impregnated her with his child. A shudder ran through him with that horrifying thought.
He'd flown away from the keep as fast as he could, then he'd thrown up the protection runes around his tomb that would forever lock his beast inside.
His wyvern, with its beastly mindlessness, would be trapped, unable to open the magic cage he'd summoned.
The only problem? Half a day had passed, and he was still in his right mind.
Leonidas sat at the lip

Analysis Of St. George 's ' The Dragon Falls '
A fair maiden walks solemnly through the city gates, away from her family, her home, and everything she has ever known. She begins to weep as she
heads down the dusty dirt road, towards a large pond, the home of the treacherous dragon that terrorized the surrounding cities. Just before she reaches
the pond, a man in glimmering silver armor rides up to her on a majestic white steed. He calls out to her and asks why she weeps. The distraught girl
warns him of the dragon of the pond, begging him to flee before it is too late. The man, the mighty St. George, refuses her request just as a thundering
roar fills the air. Before their eyes, the fearsome dragon rears out of the water, bellowing his rage to the skies. Saint George charges... Show more
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While it is likely that the dragon–slaying is merely an embellishment on St. George's true tale, what are the limits of the fiction revolving around this
legend? Did St. George receive credit for another man's triumph? Did anybody ever slay the dragon in Silene, Libya (where St. George was said to
have slain the dragon)? Was there ever a dragon in Silene? Were there ever dragons anywhere in the world? Tales of the mighty reptilian beasts
known as Dragons can be found all over the world from all throughout history. The origin of dragons is unknown, although there are legends that can
be traced to approximately 5,000 B.C. (Owens). These legends have appeared independently all over the Earth, with variations of course, but still
enough similarity to be clearly identified as the same creatures. Although the modern world no longer fears dragons as the dangerous creatures lurking
in the hidden corners of the world, should their existence be dismissed entirely? The Earth has held many equally monstrous creatures, from the 60 ft.
shark Megalodon (Patton) to the 50 ft. snake Titanoboa (Gowan) or even the recently discovered 130 ft. titanosaur (currently unnamed) (Frizell).
Compared to other creatures that have roamed the Earth, dragons may seem no less believable however, (I) although dragons appeared independently
and simultaneously across the globe, they did so with many physical and behavioral differences (II) nowadays dragons have faded into mythology,

Dragons In J. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
What does the word "dragon" mean to us? Generally, if one is asked this question, the response would be "unintelligent dangerous weapons of
destruction". However, this is not the case in J.R.R Tolkien's "The Hobbit", nor is it true for the early mythology of dragons. Instead, this modern
definition is replaced with one of, "greedy, intelligent beings with human characteristics". Hence, a question arises as to why the image of dragons has
been drastically downgraded throughout literature? To answer this question, I will first begin by isolating passages from Tolkien's "The Hobbit" in an
attempt to describe certain features of Smaug the magnificent. Afterwards, I will partake in exemplifying the written style of dragons in the history of
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Traditional dragons were portrayed when the certain writers have been able to preserve the wonder of the creatures. Whereas, modern dragons are
illustrated when select stories have implemented new components that have served as counter–productive as depicted by the Harry Potter series which
relegates the true plot potential of these beasts. Additionally, these modern dragons tend to be obstacles for the main hero to overcome, which is a stark
contrast from the traditional dragons. Therefore, for what reason have writers decided to downgrade the beasts? Unerman (2002) puts forth the belief
that "fictional evil is more convincing and more frightening when people, not dragons, are the true enemy" (pg. 100). In addition, another argument
could be made in that dragons such as Smaug will overshadow the main human villain, therefore, by downgrading the beasts to simple plot obstacles, it
allows for the dragons not to overshadow the main villain, and I cannot accept either argument. Suggesting that "humanity" allows for more engaging
villains is absurd, considering that the simple task of personifying a dragon in Smaug made for one of the greatest, psychologically complicated, and
utmost captivating villain in all of literature. Nonetheless, one may argue that Tolkien's Smaug serves as the same purpose as a dragon in the Harry
Potter series; a plot obstacle that cause destruction. Granted that this notion may appear plausible, it proves false in terms of characteristics of the
dragons individually. In other words, the dragon in Harry Potter happens to be illustrated as regular animal that features no unique qualities, whereas
Smaug is categorized as a complex and unique character, in terms of his motives, intelligence, and the threat he poses to those who dare challenge

A Short Story : A Story?
The short, slim, man was standing next to a tombstone with many others. He looked at the coffin with anger. He stopped making his facial
expression and combed his dark black hair. His eyes glowed and teared as he moved his chapped lips. "He was a great father, master, even leader."
sniffled Mada Mada. The rain was dripping on top of the dark grey tombstone. The thunder was striking in every direction, but no one moved an inch.
"Here lies H.B. Mada, ruthless teaching of many skills such as archery, stealth, strength, and heart." read Hanzi. A darkgreen feather with accents of
black every so often, laid on top of the stone. Mada's childhood name Sparrow, symbolizing hope and goodwill. He walked away after later to be
found in the dojo. It was small, but filled with pride robes, armor, and weapons everywhere. It was narrow but empty, short pillars rose towards the
roof barely touching. The light brown wood made up the walls and roof. In the middle of the dojo a big metallic bell, used for ringing before fights,
its silver exterior shone bright, lighting the entire dojo. In the corner barely glowing a candle with the scent of an apple, Mada's favorite scent. Thud!
Thud! Thud! "Come in Hanzi." Mada mumbled as he was meditating in front of a painting of two dragons. Hanzi questioned, "How could you tell I
was coming?" "Father," responded Mada Mada, "he taught us well, very well." He grunted, "Why are you here?" "Our battle tonight..." she spoke. "I
understand, but if I

What Is The Significance Of Dragons In Western Culture
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Weirong Schaeffer
Asian cultural studies
May 9th, 2018
Eastern Legends, Folklore & Mythology
Dragons have an incredibly long history...pun intended. Unlike in western
Mythology ancient Asian dragons aren't fire breathing, princess kidnapping,
terrorizing creatures that only the bravest of knights of the round table can slay.
Nor do they eat people or attack villages and castles. In western culture the
dragon represents evil and darkness. These dragons usually have sharp teeth
muscular bodies and strong legs. They bring suffering to humankind and are a
symbol of fear and strength.
Dragons in and throughout China, as well as most places in Asia are know as
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Eastern and Chinese
dragons are portrayed as auspicious Creatures with magical powers. They coex

ist in heaven with the gods and when Buddhists achieve transcendence they
ascend to heaven by ridding on the back of a dragon. These dragons are be
lieved by the people to be deities. They are wise, compassionate, and watch
over the people keeping them safe.
The presence of dragons within the Chinese culture dates back thousands of
years. There is a dragon statue that was dated back to the 5th millennium BC
from the yungshao period. Chinese dragons are strongly associated with water
and in popular belief they're believed to be the rulers of moving bodies of water
such as waterfalls, rivers or seas. In the traditional Chinese believes there are
four major dragon kings which represents the four major seas; the East sea cor
responding to the East China Sea, the south sea corresponding to the South
China Sea, The west sea corresponding to the Indian Ocean and beyond, and
The North Sea corresponding to lake Baikal. Because of this association with
the seas they are seen as being in charge of water related weather phe
nomenon. In ancient times many villages near water and seas had temples

Dragons: A Global Phenomenon Essay
Human idealism has been the spawn of hundreds of mythical creature's, crafting representations and symbolism with each new beast. Creature's became
the living embodiment of values that were held highly, often falling into folklore that involved human interests. One of the most globally used, and
recognized creatures's in our history is the dragon. A creature that not only appears in a variety of cultures, but has individual symbolism and traits
attuned with each. Even today the idea of what is a dragon can differ from each individual. While most people in the modern day believe that all
dragons are fire breathing terrors, it is a misconception of the idealism behind dragons. Dragons have taken many forms from fire–breathing monsters,
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MartГnez ). It could even be laid to claim that slaying a dragon, was in way the slaying of the evils that they represented in western cultures (Layton
Robin). With the ideal of evil dragons centered firmly in belief of the western culture, this symbolism moved into the works of the Christian Bible.
Dragons who have become part of the folklore of many civilizations was already beginning to represent new ideals in the Christian faith as it took
their image and worked it into their scriptures. "The Apocalypse Dragon" was beast that symbolizes the "incarnation of all evil" that foreshadowed the
arrival of disasters (PГ©rsico Marisa E. MartГnez). As the bible described this bringer of disasters, "In the sky appeared another signal, and I saw a
dragon whose color was the fire, and had seven heads and ten horns, and on each head it had its own crown" (Apocalypse, 12:13). In the New
Testaments the dragon is mentioned again, fighting against the angels while in heaven, but ultimately being defeated and casted from the kingdom of
heaven (Revelation 12:3–4,7,9,13,16,17). This once again brings back the firm idea of the evil of the dragon, but this time in this form as the ultimate
evil Satan. In many forms of literature Satan such as the Garden of Eve story used the symbolism of snakes to represent Satan, and this potentially
carried over into dragons with newer translations of

A Swot Analysis Of Golden Dragon Chinese
Introduction
Golden Dragon Chinese, Australian and seafood Restaurant were build in 1980, which is, belongs Jumbo Leagues Pty Ltd. It is a relax traditional
dining restaurant especially for whole family, party and celebration. It has variety dishes such as Australian and Chinese cuisine and seafood as well.
Besides, it can offering 180 seats dining room in the same time, is good place for tour groups where to go. However Golden Dragon also has some
insufficient, so this essay will present a SWOT Analysis of the restaurant and give some suggestions how to improve the ratings of restaurant and
attracts more customers.
Strengths
Strong market position within group tourism industry
Golden Dragon Chinese, Australian and seafood restaurant is the designated place for having meal when group tourism visit the Blue Mountains area,
especially Chinese group tourism, because it has spacious space to accept around 180 people in the same time. There are two types of food can be
offered by the restaurant, one is buffet, another is fine dining. For Chinese group tourism, buffet is the common choice, because the price is
reasonable and save time as well. Furthermore, the food is fast enough to eat and the movement of server to clean the quickly, so that they can receive
more people. Moreover, Free Wi–Fi to be offered.
Good external condition
Golden Dragon Chinese, Australian and seafood restaurant located in a good position, which is beside the street; there is a spacious car park for lot

Chinese Mythology: The Chinese Dragon
The Dragon holds one of the most powerful meanings in the Chinese culture and mythology. This creature represents the power over rain, any types
bodies of water (river and seas), and the water itself; it also represents the concept of power and it is claimed to symbolize divine powers. In the
Ancient times it represented the power the emperors held.
The first appearance of the Dragon dates six thousand years ago and it was said that measured nearly 6 feet in length and 2 feet tall. There are many
representations of this creature found by archeologists, which is believed that it came from below the Earth.
Findings from the Hongshan Culture relics gave the public one of the first look at a Dragon it showed a combination of different animals'

The Dragon Research Paper
The dragon is 9 different animals The dragon controls the sea and rain. The dragon does many amazing things but, the dragon can shape shift yet still
have the spirit of the dragon.
The Chinese culture believes that the dragon represents good luck, strength and controls water and floods. The dragon is the most powerful out of the
three Chinese spirits. The second strongest of the spirits
Some people say that dragons have no place in modern history but they are incorrect.
Dragon myths should be told more because Dragon myths explain most of China's history and what all of their celebrations are about. The dragon is the
mystical and mysterious part of history that most people find interesting.
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The dragons are good luck and powerful in China but in other cultures the dragon is slain by the knight in shining armor or is the bad guy.
The dragon is unique. In many different cultures the dragon can be good, but in others it can be bad. If the dragon is a symbol of China than there
has to be a resemblance between China and the dragon. China has invented a large percent of the products that people use everyday. For example, the
toothbrush was made in 1498 from bamboo and the neck hairs of a hog. Like in China the dragon represents goodness and inventions are goodness and
help. But China is widely known for their pollution, which is negative. Connecting with other cultures the dragon is a negative character just like the
pollution is negative.
Additionally, according to http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Chinese_dragon#Chinese_mythology_and_culture , " In Chinese mythology,
the dragon was revered in several different ways.

Personal Narrative : Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest Returning home late and tired, Nathan plops himself on his couch while thinking out loud, "Phew, it has been a long day and I'm so
glad I can finally relax and play some video games. Oh yeah! Now which one should I play?" Nathan looked over and saw his favorite game,
Dragon Conquest 3 laying on the table. He reached over and popped the game into the console and as he did so, heard a loud boom. It sounded like
the boom of a cannon. Then, out of nowhere, there is a flash of lightning which illuminated the room that was followed by a deafening crash of thunder.
Startled and thinking out loud, "Wow, that is one loud storm, I hope the power doesn't go out." Suddenly, he hears the howling of the wind and the
rustling of the leaves on the trees outside. As the lightening flashed and the thunder roared, a bolt of lightning strikes his house and Nathan becomes
temporarily blind. After a half–hour, his sight returns, but he does not recognize where he is. "Uhh, where am I?" It seems as if out of nowhere a
deep voice replies, "You are in Yorkshire, the English province." Scared and voice trembling, Nathan replies, "Oh, ok. Who are you?" "I am Sir
Gordon of the Knightly Realm. Who might you be?" "I am, I am," stuttered Nathan as he tries to remember his name. "Nathan," he yelled with a
look of confusion on his face. "What region are you from, Nathan?" "I am from London. Where are you from Sir Gordon?" Nathan said in a low
weak voice, while still trying to understand what is happening to him. He takes a moment to look around and sees a small village surrounded by
woods and large plowed fields. There are cattle and sheep grazing in the fields and clusters of small houses lined up in rows. To his left there is a
large castle on the top of a hill overlooking the village surrounded trees. The air is thick and clammy, and the ground is wet, soggy, and cold. He
looks up and closes his eyes, hoping that when he opens them, he will be back home, but, no luck, he could still hear Sir Gordon talking to him. "I
am from Yorkshire. Sent by the Queen herself," said Sir Gordon looking straight pass Nathan with a perplexed look on his face. Nathan turned around
to see what he was looking at. If things could not get

Dragon Boating Speech
It was a hot sunny Saturday morning when I was privileged enough to meet the one and only Louise. Not only an accomplished medal professional
but a women raising awareness of a disease which is claiming the lives of many women each year, on average,48 people will be diagnosed with breast
cancer every day. I had arranged this meeting to find what her drive is and why she has such a passion for dragon boating, as well as what breast cancer
has done for her.
IB: Good morning Louise, thank you for meeting with me today.
Louise: Good morning to you too and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak about dragon boating and too talk about breast cancer.
IB: Well should we get into business?
Louise: We shall
IB: How did you find out about dragon boating?
Louise: I actually watched the,I had never heard about it, I watched the four quarters program, when that was on the television and I remember thinking
that looks far too much like hard work, I don't think it's for me. Then, I
had one patient and one friend who were both in the dragon boats and they cornered me over the carrots in Coles and challenging me going "You
have to come and join" and I'm going "no no" they put so much pressure on me that I agreed to go. I got dragged along thinking I don't do boats, I
don't do early mornings, I don't do sport and it took thirty–seconds in the boat to get me totally and completely addicted. I just got in the boat, it was so
calm and peaceful and it was gorgeous, so

My Family Monologue
I took a deep sigh as mom said I had to help clean out her closet. I started by the neon colored shirts and worked my way to the buttoned blouses. Mom
decided it was time we take a break. So my mom and I went downstairs and each had a bowl of pretzels and a glass of orange juice, boy was I hungry!
We went back upstairs and immediately got back to work. Mom couldn 't get inside the closet to the hard–to–reach places, but sadly I could. I plopped
myself inside my mom 's dark and dusty closet. Mom said she was running downstairs to get some garbage bags for old clothes. After she left, I
looked inside the closet and saw a little shining light. I reached for the light and found this old dusty journal like book. I took the book with me and saw
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I heard something sneaking up behind me. I turned around and looked up above...almost 50 feet tall. I had seen my first dragon! The dragon was kind of
orange and had grey speckled spots on it. It changed color as fast as a pin dropping. It had 4 horns on its head, and tremendously magnificent wings.
The dragon saw me and unhinged its jaw. Out came a fiery mist of heat, it was red with strands of blue. When I screamed for help the dragon froze.
The dragon bowed down to my ankles and said "My name is Garonie and I promise to not harm you. What is your name human creature?"
"Rihanna Lucc..." I murmured quietly.
"Well it is a pleasure to meet–––" exclaimed Garonie.
Before he could finish I asked "Where am I?"
He refused to tell me what the amazing land was called. Garonie said I would have to figure that one out by myself. I was confused and startled, I
decided it was time for me to hustle on back to the human world. But I was lost, had no shelter, and not a single clue about anything.
"Rise and shine sunshine," roared Garonie.
Garonie had waken me up in dragon hours which basically for me means waking up at 3 in the morning. Garonie said that he was going to introduce
me to his other dragon friends. I rejected and explained how I need to find my way back to the human world. But when Garonie told me the names of
all the dragons, I heard the one that was written in the journal before. "syfbu" and "kgbus" were two of the names that were in the journal, and

Wings Of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy
Deep book pitch Wings of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an
ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy
–a
foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to
end the terrible war. "I put these books down for years because the covers made the dragons look like crocodiles with wings. I'm so glad I finally read
them! The story isn't complicated, but it has depth and plot twists. The characters are all unique (you'd think keeping a dozen dragons straight

The Three Methods Of Tet Dragon Music In Ancient China
Music in ancient China was mainly used for 3 purposes; rituals, cultural unification and healing.
RITUALS
According to Chinese mythology and folklore, dragons have often been an auspicious symbol. Many times, they are regarded as a symbol of good
luck and have been largely used in rituals during the ancient times to pray for rainfall in times of drought. These rituals are called dragon dance. News.
Chinese Dragon Dance. By Conrad Poirier. [Public Domain]. Via Wikimedia Commons.
News. Chinese Dragon Dance. By Conrad Poirier. [Public Domain]. Via Wikimedia Commons.
Tet dragon dance. By Egul_. [CC BY–NC 2.0]. Via Flickr.
Tet dragon dance. By Egul_. [CC BY–NC 2.0]. Via Flickr.
The main instruments involved in the dragon dance are cymbals, gongs and drums. Since it was a dance that needed great teamwork and coordination,
the instruments used reverberates and energizes the dancers and spectators. Each particular instrument mentioned above makes loud noises and strong
rhythm necessary for the dance. Like how conductors wave their batons when conducting a band, dragon dance's conductor control of the flow are the
results of the precise sound and rhythm of the instruments. The length of dragons used for rituals differs greatly, it was believed that the longer the
dragon, the more luck they bring. Terrace rice fields in Yunnan... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It was believed that music had the power to bring people of different background together. Music was universal and was an important tool for harmony
and control of the state. Xunzi, a statesman and philosopher who lived in China shortly before the Qin Empire described his views on the using of
music for cultural unification. He believed that this was a means to respect and obey their ruler, integrating the same set of behaviors, beliefs and any
cultural norms. It was important, as the use of music as a tool for mass psychology was effective and useful in bringing massive social order in

The Existence Of A Lie-Destructive Dragon
In this world, in the presence of a lie–consuming dragon, lies take the form of monsters. The size of said monsters depend on the severity of the lie
being told, and how badly the liar doesn't want to be found out. But this doesn't apply to all dragons, however. Dragons come into existence to fulfill
the need or a strong wish of a human. A human who has seen all of their loved ones die and firmly wishes for solace will bring about an immortal
dragon. A human who has been trapped all their life will bring about a dragon with powers of intangibility. It's not a hard concept to grasp, really.
About a year and a half ago, as I was walking from town to town, I came across a dragon egg that later hatched into who I now know as Efina, a short,
Standing in the unusually silent and coffee shop, I examined the corpse laying in the middle of the tiled floor.
"Hmm..."
I must have been so lost in thought that I didn't notice when Susan Brande, the chief detective in the area, walked in the room. Susan walks past the
both of us and stares intently at the body. Her partner, a youngergirl by the name of Daira Reagan, happily follows, eyeing the body curiously as well.
Susan's gaze on the body does not falter. "Brandon Miller, Age 24. Death by deliberate strangulation," the older woman said plainly. "The red eyes
and dark marks on his neck show that much. And by the shape of the marks, he was most likely strangled with that pink tie that's hanging from his
neck." She looked at me and her expression turns gentle. "Joshua Trotwood, right? It's nice to see you again."
Chief Detective Susan Brande has been in the force for at least 10 years. She's highly envied for her great resilience, and her ability to be
conspicuous when she wants to be. She is a child prodigy; the first case she solved was at the age of 14, and she's solved all the ones she was put in
charge of after that. Her incredible talent has gotten her pretty famous around these parts. I met her once before when I was buying information, which
explains how she knew my

Personal Essay-Personal Narrative
I am a Jack of all trades. I'm a gun slinging cowboy who drives a Ferrari and I can conjure up fire from thin air. I'm able to lead an army through the
desert on a special ops mission. I'm a general, a commander, and a conqueror! And, all at just the young age of seventeen. I'll always remember the
day when my childhood nightmares about fire breathing dragons became a reality. Clad in my self–designed medieval samurai armor with my trusty
sword in hand I dragged myself onto the battleground and faced my opponent. I, the ultimate warrior, slayed that dragon with fierce determination and
persistence. Many would label me a liar, a dreamer, or perhaps a little over imaginative. There is no doubt in my mind that what I think is true. I am all
While I have many real world goals of which I'm certain I will eventually meet, my real world responsibilities can often be stressful. This is true for
everyone. We all need an outlet to escape from the stressors of everyday life. My mom's escape is her yoga, for my brother it's basketball. For me it's
video games. Because for just those one or two hours that I can spare every now and then in my busy life, I can pick up that controller, put on my old
Spartan uniform and rush to save the landing pods of marines that fell onto the mysterious ring planet. Then I can infiltrate the Covenant cruiser Truth
and Reconciliation, fighting invisible elites along Master Chief, watching his back and protecting him and building friendships from memories and
adrenaline rushes and emotional journeys between me, my cousin, my friends and something more than just a machine. In these moments I'm a
warrior, I'm a hero, I'm the master of my

The Importance Of Asian Mythology And Beliefs
Due to lack of diversity taught to students involving various cultures, Asian mythology and beliefs are very unfamiliar to the majority of the globe.
Knowing different cultural views is necessary because it opens new perspectives on different civilizations, it stops the public from being oblivious to
the rest of the world, and also allows the public to respect and understand different cultures more profoundly. In order to know more about Asian
culture, China and India's mythology and beliefs will be reflected upon, and facts towards these views will be brought to attention, as well as their
known religious landmarks and the significance of the landmarks to the region's practitioners.
One of China's most diverse topics when it comes to mythology and beliefs are XiЗЋolГіng, which translates to dragons. This country is known for its
celebratory festivals which include large, detailed dragon puppets that are controlled by several people. These puppets are used to honour the mythical
creatures that the Chinese population worship. According to Cartwright (2017) There are multiple depictions for dragons that each contain their own
meanings, like wealth and strength. These dragons are most often seen in a good aspects, and are also known as the embodiments of chi, which is the
energy that flows through everything in the universe. Chinese dragons are described to have long snake like bodies, four short legs which contain four
toes and

Theme Of Greed In The Hobbit
Greed is a common, yet detrimental factor in society today. All around the world people experience this type of attribute, whether it is for power or
for the simple concept of desiring more in life. In order to further this prevalent theme, Peter Jackson created the film The Hobbit–Desolation of Smaug,
in 2013. In this film, he continued the adventure of Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves and set them off to reclaim their ancient dwarven city guarded by the
dragon, Smaug. Throughout the entire movie, the characters face many tough obstacles, those being orcs, elves and most importantly the evil
dragon. Those elves actually came to their rescue later on in the movie, proving their loyalty. Those noble elves were Tauriel and Legolas. Also, a
major character in the movie was Gandalf, which was the powerful wizard. In the movie, he aided in their adventure by leading them to the proper
trail while also providing them with many struggles they may encounter on the way. While all of the characters and setting play a key role in shaping
the movie as a whole, the theme of greed is a much greater aspect throughout the film. Peter Jackson implements personification, symbolism, and
foreshadowing in his movie in order to point his audience towards the bigger message, greed is the root of all evil.
To provide his message with further reasoning, Jackson employed the rhetorical device of personification. This device is prevalent throughout the
entire movie as he gives human characteristics to animals and also different species. By doing so he not only added another rhetorical device to his
film but he most importantly, furthered his theme by showing how it is thought about by different characters in the movie, along with their own
perspectives on the matter. For example, in the movie the dragon is a prime representation of greed. During one scene in the movie you see this
characteristic come into play when all that is surrounding the dragon is gold and many treasures, far more than you could ever imagine. The dragon
simply kills for treasure, collects treasure, and does nothing but lie upon it and prove his worth to those surrounding him. This technique showed the
audience how characters and creatures in a certain film exhibit

The Symbolism Of Dragons In Mythology
Among the many beasts of mythology, no creature can match the dragon.
Descriptions of dragons vary widely, but the creature is usually portrayed as a serpentine, or snakelike, reptile. In most cases, the traditional beliefs and
symbols associated with this mythical creature can be divided into two opposing concepts: the benevolent Eastern or Asian dragon versus the
malevolent Western or European dragon.
2The dragon is an ancient symbol. The Sumerians, whose early civilization arose
7,000 years ago in West Asia, developed the first system of writing. Strikingly, one of the things they chose to write about was a dragon.Dragons also
appear in China's earliest myths, and the powerful creatures are revered throughout
Asia to this day. Even the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Rather than bringing protection and good luck, the Western dragon threatened death and danger.
8Westerners also use the dragon as a symbol of might. Roman legions carried battle flags with dragons on them to terrify their enemies. Later, the
dragon motif appeared on the flags of some countries and on the coats of arms of powerful families. In the 18th and 19th centuries, a word for
specially skilled soldiers was dragoons, a derivation of dragon. In all these instances, the dragon suggested prowess in warfare, not benevolence and
good fortune.
9Today, at least in literature, the West may be reevaluating its traditional attitudes toward dragons. Gone is the stark contrast of good versus evil found
in medieval tales such as "St. George and the Dragon." Western dragons now often have individual personalities, as well. In his famous fantasy, The
Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien paints a slightly sympathetic portrait of the dragon
Smaug. The same might be said for the baby dragon in J.K. Rowling's Harry
Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Another popular series of books, Anne
McCaffrey's The Dragonriders of Pern, presents a unique society based on cooperation between dragons and

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