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If you are looking for the stories of dragons, here is the place to look. In addition, more specific information about dragons has been added. Hopefully, this will help you to discover the dragons of the past as well as the present.

Dragon Bar

Alchemy
" Dragons represent certain symbols and meanings within alchemy, which will be explored in this section."

Amphisbaena
"The Amphisbaena is a seldom heard of dragon that has two heads. Sometimes, this dragon is seen holding its tail (or, rather, its neck) in its mouth as well. Vaguely heard of, this species appears to have come from old snake legends."

Draconis Extinctors
"Draconis Extinctor, or destroyer of serpents or snakes, is a name given to many saints in Ireland. Why, though, were so many saints declared this in Ireland? The answer is quite surprising."

Dragon History Outline
"Dragon history is extensive and wide-spread, as almost every mythology has their own style of dragon. As I add to this, I will try to cross-reference it to dragons within the Dragons of Fame section as well as the Dragon Types section."

Dragon Sightings
"There have been historical dragon sightings reported around the world. Here, a list of them will be kept to show where they have been seen."

Dragon Slayers
"As all good has evil, dragons, too, have antagonists. In many modern stories, however, Dragon Slayers seem to be less and less popular, and for some reason people seldom point out slayers."

Dragon Species
"There is a good deal of difference between Dragon Species and Dragon Types. Dragon Types are not specific; they merely describe the physical appearance of the dragon. Dragon Species are more specific, namely to certain areas. For instance, Eastern Dragon is a dragon type; whereas, Ying Lung is a Dragon Species."

Dragon Types
"This section will deal with the different types of dragons...what's the difference between a Wurm and a Western Dragon? That you will find here. They are in alphabetical order."

Dragon Kings
"China, Korea, Vietnam, and Japan had Dragon Kings. The Dragon Kings were very important and many stories have been told with these dragons in them."

The Dragon Pearl
"There are many tales of the East where dragons held a powerful pearl. They were said to be the dragon's most covetted treasure, as not all dragons had them. Kinabalu was one of the dragons."

Dragons Among the Stars
"There are constellations that bear the names of dragons; hence, dragons are among the stars."

Dragons in Heraldry
"While the West viewed dragons as mainly evil entities, the heraldic symbolism is that of nobility and courage. However, the dragon is used in various ways in coats of arms."

Eastern Dragon Overview
"Eastern dragons can be from Korea, Japan, or China. There are slight but subtle differences between them. Many different animals contribute to the dragon's body. For instance, the dragon has the body of a snake, belly of a frog, scales of a carp, head of a camel, horns of a giant stag, the eyes of a hare, ears like a bull, a neck like an inguana, paws like a tigers, and claws like an eagle."

Helpers of the Dragons
"Ever since the section about Dragon Slayers was added, there has been a need to add an antithesis page. These people or creatures have all helped dragons in some way, shape, or form."

Japanese vs. Chinese Dragons
"For people who are looking for simple clarification between Chinese and Japanese dragons, this page has been put up. I am trying to collect all the information I can, but it may take quite a while to explain the differences."

Mistaken Dragons and Hoaxes
Includes the Pickled Dragon Mystery and Hydrarchos Sillimani. No blurb yet avalible.

Naga
"One problem with the word 'Naga' is that it has at least two meanings. Here, the Indian Naga will be reviewed."

Nine Dragon Scroll
Chhen Jung, a Taoist poet and painter, painted the scroll in 1244, which became known as the Nine Dragon Scroll.

Ouroboros
"What is Ouroboros? Ouroboros is a dragon that holds his or her tail in his or her mouth. At first glance, this dragon may appear simple, but the truth is this creature has appeared in several cultures. Its symbol is amazing."

The Rainbow Serpent
"The Rainbow Serpent, also refered to as the Rainbow Snake or the Rainbow Monster, has been seen in many different mythologies."

Temple of the Quetzalcoatl
"The Temple of Quetzalcoatl is a great monument to the South American dragon, which can still be visited today."

The Uses of Dragon Parts
"Many believe that the main purpose of slaying dragons was to stop or to prevent them from terrorizing people or to steal a dragon's horde. However, many groups found uses for different dragon body parts."