Where dragon mythologies diverge on an East/West basis is in the concept of good versus evil. In Western cultures, especially in Norse mythology, dragons are fire-breathing bad omens who hoard and ...

Chinese dragons, for example, typically appear in mythology as wise and benevolent deities. Traditional European dragons, on the other hand, have more of an evil Benedict Cumberbatch vibe to them.

Soon to be released in a brand-new paperback edition, The Dragon Book features nineteen magical stories from the masters of modern fantasy. Edited by Jack Dann and Garder Dozois, The Dragon Book ...

One of the most renowned dragons appears in the Book of Revelations. This “enormous red dragon” with seven heads and 10 horns brings about the Apocalypse. Stories of saints like St. George ...

10 Books All Mythology Nerds Will Love. by Charlotte Ahlin. Aug. 15, 2016. ... and it seems like it's far more socially acceptable to talk about Minotaurs and dragons than ever before.

Fantasy and mythology often intertwine to create mesmerizing stories that draw from ancient lore, gods, and legends, infusing them with new life and imagination. For readers who love the richness and ...

Each chapter of A Guide to the Dragon World explores the history, mythology, ... Books, in your inbox! Reviews, publishing news, and USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list. Submit.

A little boy must go on a hero's quest — through woods full of oak trees and a bamboo forest — to discover "The Truth About Dragons" in Julie Leung and Hanna Cha's Caldecott Honor children's book.

J.R.R. Tolkien Gave the World His Childhood Fascination With Dragons in ‘The Hobbit’ The dragon Smaug—who debuted in The Hobbit in 1937, was inspired by his early reading of mythology ...