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Dragons
Did dragons really exist? This continues to be quite a mystery but no remains of them have ever been found. Many stories from medieval times though include knights that go hunting for dragons. Legend has it that dragons had a high bounty on their heads and royalty would pay a very nice sum of silver and gold to have them slaughtered. Yet with all the technology we have today and all the artifacts discovered there has never been anything found that could be the remains of dragons.
Even so, they continue to be a big part of stories and in many cultures they are symbolic in nature. They are also said to be magical in many cultures due to their abilities to heal people and to breath fire. Some stories portray dragons as very intelligent creatures that wouldn't harm anyone unless they were in trouble themselves. Many would say this explains whey they became extinct as they didn't have the heart to attack others and when they did it was often too late.
In other stories and cultures though the dragon is a symbol of strength and power. It is something to be feared. These stories talk of dragons killing people for food and even breathing fire on fields of crops to destroy them. In these instances dragons were considered to be something to fear and that a person should hope they never came into contact with.
The artistic designs of dragons are all that most of us have to go on for a visual picture. They are often drawn as very large and colorful animals. They are generally green in color with other colors mixed in. They have a very long body and a powerful tale. Many types of dragon art also show them breathing fire from their mouths for long distances.
It isn't uncommon for people to get tattoos of dragons. This type of art is a way for them to have something powerful on their body. These dragons are often placed on the arms or the back where they have plenty of room to be designed. They can be very beautiful when they are completed but it can take several sessions for it to happen.
Dragon Art
Dragons have taken on many forms in our world and therefore it is only right that they have also become a very common part of art. There are so many different designs featuring dragons that this is where most of us get our images of them from. These common images have been passed down for centuries and that is why some people believe that dragons may have once roamed the Earth. Yet there is no real evidence to show that this indeed happened.
Paintings are the most common types of dragon art. You can often tell the type of culture and the time frame when it was done too. For those cultures such as the Chinese that have a strong bond with the dragon, this type of art work is even more common. In addition to drawings they also make masks and kites that feature amazing artistic abilities.
Sculptures of dragons are also found around the world. Some of them are very large to help symbolize the size and power that the images of dragons often give. They can be found at museums and art galleries. Some people display them in their homes as well. They are also symbolic in front of restaurants and other types of businesses operated by the Chinese.
On a smaller scale in size but still very common is dragon art in the form of tattoos. While men generally are the recipients of such art work, some women have been known to feature them as well. If you decide to get a dragon tattoo you want to make sure it is done by someone well qualified. You don't want to regret getting it later on because you don't like how it looks.
If you are interested in capturing the ability to draw dragons, you can take some lessons. Not everyone has the natural ability to do this. There are classes you can take as well as online videos that will show you the basics. There is a great deal of room to explore your personal creativity when you are engaging in such types of dragon art though. It can be a great deal of fun though so make sure you find an avenue of art that you really enjoy for it.
Chinese Dragons
The dragon is a very common symbol found out there among the Chinese cultures. It is often shown as a very long animal that is very similar to the form of a snake. Yet it has four claws on it and a very small heat that may be shooting fire from the mouth. In the Chinese culture, the dragon is a very powerful symbol of strength. It is a common part of their celebrations and the dragon is also one of the animals that their years are named after.
They Chinese don't believe that dragons once roamed the Earth though. Instead they are a symbol of they mystical part of life that often can't be explained. In many of the early writings the Chinese dragon is believed to be the bearer of the water and the rain. This is why many of the traditional celebrations honor the dragon for what it has offered to the land.
There is material to suggest that the Chinese dragon was the official symbol of early Emperors. It is believed that this was done to remind people of the power that this person held. It also resulted in many of the people making art of dragons in order to honor their respect for the Emperor.
If you take a close look at many forms of early art work and architecture in China, you will see many detailed works of dragons. Many of them have been well preserved over the years as well. They want to be able to continue showing their respect to this type of creature.
For those Chinese people that get tattoo work done, the dragon is the most common. Males often want the dragon on their body as a symbol of strength and honor. It is common for families of the same origin to have a particular dragon tattoo on them. This is a way to continue showing their pride in their heritage.
The dragon is still considered to be a very detailed part of the Chinese culture. It is disrespectful to destroy anything with a dragon on it. They also have plenty of advertisements that include dragons. Of course they only show them in the very best views. They don't allow disrespect of dragons to be show in movies or films either.
Dragons Lair
Dragons have often been the character in books and movies, but you many not realize they are also part of some video games. Dragons Lair is the most popular video game to feature this particular creature. It was released in 1983 and is still a very popular game even though many others have been introduced into the gaming world since then. This particular video game was developed by Disney and had very advanced types of animation for its time.
Even though Disney was hoping for a top hit with Dragons Lair, they weren't prepared for the epidemic that followed. Arcades and movie theatres featuring the game reported lines for people to play the game. Children were cutting class to go to the arcades and fights often broke out to place the game. Many of the video gaming pieces of equipment were quickly wore out from the ongoing use of the joysticks.
Dragons Lair has a very common theme with a knight trying to rescue a beautiful princess. She is being held captive by a dragon in a castle. Players would have to learn how to get around the castle and to find the princess. At the same time they had to be ready to fight off the attacks by the dragon or they would be killed.
One of the main reasons that Dragons Lair continues to be a favorite though is due to the continued releases. As new technology and tricks relating to animation are introduced a new version of the game is released. This is sure to continue keeping people interested in the game. Some individuals that played it once long ago have found it and now enjoy it again. Others are fascinated to discover that this particular video game has been around for so long.
Since 2002 Dragons Lair has been found available for the various types of home gaming consoles. It doesn't matter if you have a Playstation, GameCube, or the Xbox as it is offered for all three. In 2005 it became very popular again when they 3D version of it was released. Dragons Lair is also a common video game played in other countries around the world.
Fire Dragons
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, especially among the Chinese culture. Calling someone a fire dragon means they move from being very calm and easy going to furious and outraged. It means people tend to walk on egg shells around them because their moods are so unpredictable.
In the Chinese history, the fire dragon is a very serious force to mess with. This is also reflected in the people that fall into the behaviors of fire dragons. It is said in the Chinese culture that they are their own worst enemy. Of all the dragons in the Chinese literature, the fire dragon is the most dangerous. Not only to other people and the surroundings but to their own self destruction.
In history and myths, it is the ability of a dragon to breath fire that makes it so mysterious and also so powerful. This is a way for it to ward of enemies and to protect itself. Many people only dream of being powerful enough to be able to get their enemies to run for cover. That is why they may find they look up to the dragon and closely identify with it.
There is no evidence to suggest that fire dragons, or any dragons for that matter, actually existed. They are believed to be an image that was developed in regards to snakes, dinosaurs, and even other smaller reptiles. Yet this concept of the fire dragon has continued to be passed along for centuries. It is more prevalent in some cultures than it is in others.
There is no shortage of books, artwork, and stories about fire dragons. Some of them portray them as mythical creatures that were very wise. Yet the succumbed to the fears of the villagers. They also fell victim to various hunters who wanted to be recognized for destroying them. In other aspects though the fire dragon is portrayed as something evil and to be feared. There is definitely a mystery that surrounds them even still today though.
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