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 Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:27 pm
To the one that I serve So, we are all here because of an interest or because we have an active practice which deals with Dragons. My questions is why Dragons, and not other beings (like elves, land spirits, angels, ect)? I will give my all
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:30 pm
"The word dragon comes from the Latin word "draco" and the Greek word "drakon" that means snake or viper snake.
It's a fabulous animal and a symbolic universal figure.
The dragon is present in most of the cultures of the world. In the ancient Oriental cultures as well as in the Westerner.
The ethnologists Alexander Haggerty Krappe ("La genese des Mythes"), told that the dragon figure could come from the shock of discovering remains of prehistoric animals.
In all the cultures the dragon has a important symbolic nature. Depending on the shape of the depicted dragon, the meaning may vary. Thus, the multi-headed dragon has a strong adverse meaning. The dragon that bites its own tail symbolizes the "Eternal Return", and has been depicted many times in emblems and shields. The symbol of the dragon was very usual in Alchemy.
Colors may vary the meaning of the dragon: a red dragon is the guardian of science, and a white one is a lunar dragon. In the Eastern, a black dragon symbolizes the North, and blue ones are symbol of the coming Spring.
In the Orient, dragons are considered benevolent spirits, symbols of the forces of Nature and Universe. They are linked to Wisdom and a long life. In the legends of Orient, they have magical powers.
In China, they made dragons with paper and wood and were used to attract the rain. They were carried through the streets. If the rain didn't come, the dragon was destroyed. The dragon was believed to be an intermediary between them and the forces of Nature.
In the Westerner cultures, it's depicted winged, scaly and able to spit fire. In some cultures, the dragon has the gift of speaking.
In the dragon converge the elements of fire, water, earth and air.
In the beginning, the dragon was associated to the God of Water and the God of Sun. It had powers both destructive and benevolent. It was believed that it lived in the deep of the sea where it guarded treasures. The dragon controlled the destiny of humanity.
So with the pass of time, people began to fear the figure of the dragon, and there was a wish to fight and defeat it. This way, in the Westerner, it ended having an adverse meaning, and sometimes it was depicted as a devil or demon.
In the Middle Ages, it was depicted with chest and legs of eagle (celestial quality), body of snake (secret and subterranean quality), bat wings (intellectual quality, as intellect comes from God that is associated with Heavens), and a dart shaped tail (just like the lion in Astrology, a symbol of submission to reason).
The dragon, both as a symbolic figure as well as for its majestic appearance, has decorated palaces, shields, weapons... It has starred stories and works of art. It's always present in the fantasy stories of all times." (Script from a site of Emma Alvarez)
Maybe because the dragon gathers all the elements that the human beings desire and admire.
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:43 pm
As rediculous as this sounds, I have a likelyhood to believe more in dragons than any other astral creature. Mostly because in my opinion they're very close to dinosaurs which we know for a fact existed.
Plus dragons are symbols of honor, integrity, intelligence and timelessness. All things I wish to gain with time.
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:40 pm
Well, I was born into it, so to speak. Being raised and taught by my grandfather had a lot to play in it. But, even before I began learning at around 8/9 years old. I had a large fascination with them. Anything that had a dragon depiction or a statue etc, made my eyes light up. I was drawn to them. I would not have it any other way either. I am proud of what I follow.
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Kashaku-Tatsu Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:04 am
I have always had an obsession with dragons that went far beyond just liking them. Unfortunately most of my dragon statues and clothes have been lost in moving so much, but hope to rectify that soon lol. I have had at least one dragon around me as far back as I can remember, those dragons are now my teachers and guardians in the path. It definitely resonated with me when I had the opportunity to learn smile
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:50 am
like Kashaku-Tatsu, Iv'e just always really liked dragons, the symbolism, lore, beauty - unfortunately any dragon statue i get, one or both the wings always break, even after i just super glued it sad
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:10 am
To the one that I serve For me it started as curiosity then developed into something I was interested in. I will give my all
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