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The Dragon Myth

Postby Corth » Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:03 am

I think some of you might enjoy <a href=http://www.nytimes.com/2003/04/29/science/29DRAG.html?8isc=&pagewanted=all&position=>this</a> article. It discusses the origins of the dragon myth. Basically, it tries to come up with some plausible explanations for why the image and idea of the dragon is common in so many diverse and unconnected cultures.
Having said all that, the situation has been handled, so this thread is pretty much at an end. -Kossuth

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Postby Lenefir » Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:53 am

*pffff*

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Postby Azenilsee » Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:07 am

Some interesting stuff, but a lot of it went way over my head. :)
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Postby thanuk » Tue Apr 29, 2003 5:30 pm

mere words shall never be able to explain the glory that is Trogdor.
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Postby Ruagh » Wed May 14, 2003 9:20 am

From Many Imaginations, One Fearsome Creature

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. (NYT) 1875 words
Late Edition - Final , Section F , Page 1 , Column 5
LEAD PARAGRAPH - A huge scaly serpent, usually with the wings of a bat or bird. Four or two or no legs. Breathes fire or poisonous fumes. May talk, but won't take guff from mere mortals. Sometimes has a vulnerable underbelly (good luck, Siegfried!) and sometimes is solid armor plate. May guard a treasure. May diet on virgins, or anything that crosses its path, halitosis-barbecued.
Sound familiar? Of course. For everyone from Perseus of Jaffa to Harry of Hogwarts, it's a dragon.

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Thats all that you can read without money inside if you register... Corth, if you have access to that article, mind posting it here? I think lots of people will be interested in reading that.
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Postby Corth » Wed May 14, 2003 10:09 pm

From what I understand, in just the past few days the Times changed its policy about accessing archived material. I dont pay for a subscription so I can't access the story now either.
Having said all that, the situation has been handled, so this thread is pretty much at an end. -Kossuth



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