This rare and fascinating book is filled with incredible information about the oldest mythological story in the world that of the dragon. Similar stories exist worldwise, in all cultures, of this elusive and powerful creature. The dragon "is connected with the powers and doings of the earliest gods, and like them is vague, changeable and contradictory in its attributes. China, India, Korea, and Japan are covered in the East, as well as Babylonian and Egyptian legends, while Welsh, English, Irish, French, and other tales of Christendom are covered in the West. Other topics like the origin of the dragon are found, plus a complete overview of the dragon as being "the divine spirit of the waters" and "the dragon as a rain god." The ancient gods of the eastern world played both good and bad roles, which caused the legends of dragon and dragon-slayer to spring up. Many of the early gods were strongly associated with dragons and serpents, as the walls of many ancient temples will attest.
- ISBN10 1482579383
- ISBN13 9781482579383
- Publish Date 18 February 2013 (first published 1 July 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Createspace
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 122
- Language English