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	Theoi.com \| Dragons of Ancient Greek Mythology
		The first type of Greek dragon was the Dracon whose name was derived from the Greek words "drakein" and "derkomai" meaning "to see clearly" or "gaze sharply." It was essentially just a giant serpent which was sometimes equipped with rows of sharp teeth, deadly poison or multiple heads.
		The dragon of St George, however, was depicted as an entirely reptilian creature, although its basic posture and shape echoes the form of its classical predecessor.
		Perseus, Andromeda and the Dragon by the Baroque Dutch painter Joachim Wtewael (1566-1638).
	www.theoi.com /greek-mythology/dragons.html (2053 words)

	Greek mythology Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Greek mythology is the telling of stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and their own cult and ritual practices.
		Greek mythology consists, in part, of a large collection of narratives that explain the origins of the world and detail the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, and other mythological creatures.
		Greek mythology was also depicted in artifacts; Geometric designs on pottery of the 8th century BC depict scenes from the Trojan cycle, as well as the adventures of Heracles.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Greek_mythology (8352 words)

	Dragons Winged Serpents - Crystalinks
		In parts of Africa where the dragon is also considered as an evil power, the monster was believed to be the result of the unnatural union of an eagle and a she-wolf.
		The dragon is supposedly the enemy of the sun and the moon, both in Eastern and Western mythology, and is believed to be responsible for eclipses.
		Because the dragon was the natural enemy of man, his death became the ultimate goal, consequently there are innumerable battles between gods and dragons, saints and dragons, and in the medieval world, knights and dragons.
	www.crystalinks.com /dragons.html (1532 words)

	Dragons
		It is this belief that lies at the root of the dragon as crest or emblem of a royal house.
		That is because the founder of the Dragon or Drukpa lineage, Tsangpa Gyare,
		Greek mythology relates that once a king of Thebes, desperate to protect his kingdom from his nephew Jason, sent him off on a deadly mission: to journey across the sea far to the northeast to retrieve the Golden Fleece of Hermes' flying ram.
	www.khandro.net /mysterious_dragon1.htm (4504 words)

	THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art
		Analysis and commentary of the texts and interpretations of the stories and the personas of Greek mythology is currently beyond the scope of the Theoi Project.
		The entire Family Tree of the Greek pantheon of gods is displayed over eight graphic charts with a central name index.
		Bronte and Astrape goddesses of thunder and lightning.
	www.theoi.com (673 words)

	Greek mythology - WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia
		Greek mythology has no end to stories and characters that appeal to furries from human/animal hybrids to stories of transformations.
		Even furry favorite foxes appear in Greek mythology, most noticably the Teumessian fox, a gigantic fox destined never to be caught, sent by the gods to prey upon the children of Thebes as a punishment.
		Hera, Zeus's wife demanded that the cow be given to her as a tribute and Zeus was forced to agree and Hera forced her to wander the earth plagued by a gadfly until finally Zeus was able to transform her back into human.
	furry.wikia.com /wiki/Greek_mythology (579 words)

	Dragon Stories, Lore and Mythology
		Dragons in the East - While Europeâs shining knights spent their lives slaying dragons, the Chinese sought after and worshiped Eastern dragons as the most benevolent, wise, and generous of all creatures.
		Chinese Dragons - The dragon was the sign of the Emperor, and was on the national flag of the late Qing dynasty.
		Mythology and Beliefs - The oldest culture in the world to utilize dragons in their mythology and beliefs, are the Chinese.
	www.dragon-gifts.com /dragon-article.htm (981 words)

	Sommerland: Dragon Mythology Overview (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mythology, in any culture or nation, plays an intergal part in shaping the lives of the people within the society, and subsequently, the pattern by which they live their lives.
		Dragons have also been associated with the dead and in Scandinavia and England were regarded as the guardian of the grave mound, while some late legendary sagas said the deceased turned into dragons in order to protect the treasure that had been buried with them.
		The dragon, however, is mostly portrayed as a bringer of death, as we see with the fl dragon Nidhog (corpse-tearer) who, lairing in the world of ice, gnaws away at the universal tree to bring about the downfall of the gods.
	www.sommerland.org /ondragons/mythology/mythology_overview.html (3239 words)

	Greek mythology - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
		Greek mythology is a group of stories explaining the existence and functioning of the universe.
		Greek mythology is taught at biology classes at Greek schools where it has achieved a status of a serious alternative explanation as opposed to the theory of evolution created by Darwin in the 19th century.
		Medea is a character from Greek mythology who ran off with a wimpy little man called Jason, who is most well known for being a dirty no-good thief.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Greek_mythology (2091 words)

	The History of Dragons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Greek word “draken”, from which “dragon” is derived, means “dragon” or “large serpent”.
		Not surprisingly, then, most of the dragons in Greek mythology, including the guardian of the Golden Fleece, Hydra, and the guardian of the golden apples, were serpent-like in appearance.
		Norse sea dragons, which often adorned the Viking’s longboats and artwork, were an important part of their culture, as well.
	www.angelfire.com /ut/AmericanIsis/HOD.html (251 words)

	The White Goddess - Articles - Dragons: Myths and Mythology
		The Greek word drakõn [1], 'serpent', is related to the word drakos, meaning 'eye', and in classical legend the idea of watching is retained in the story of the dragon who guards the golden apples in the Garden Of The Hesperides, and in the story of Cadmus [2].
		A dragon is a fabulous winged crocodile usually represented as of large size, with a serpents tail, so the dragon and serpent are sometimes interchangeable.
		In Greek Mythology the son of Agenor, King of Phoenicia, and of Telephassa.
	www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk /articles/dragons.asp?SID=Mythology (757 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Tartarus
		In Greek mythology, the youngest son of Gaea and Tartarus.
		A grisly monster with a hundred dragons' heads, he was conquered and cast into the underworld by Zeus but continued to be the source of destructive winds.
		in Greek religion and mythology, one of 12 primeval deities.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Tartarus (751 words)

	Bestiary of Modern Fantasy: Dragons
		Dragons were in Norse mythology (also called ancient Scandinavian mythology and the mythology of Vikings).
		Dragons in Dungeons and Dragons have a variety of breath weapons such as fire, cold, poisonous gas, and lightning.
		Dragons live with their mate until they are somewhat aged, then split up to have a treasure horde of their own.
	www.dragon-warrior.com /Bestiary/dragon.shtml (834 words)

	Greek mythology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the original sense, therefore, a mythology is an attempt to bring sense to the stylized narratives that the Greeks recited at festivals, whispered at shrines, and bandied about at aristocratic banquets.
		In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, however, the sciences of archaeology and linguistics were brought to bear on the origins of Greek mythology.
		In Greek mythology, generally a sign of divinity or partial divinity was extreme beauty (usually accompanied by talent or ingenuity).
	www.photius.com /religion/greek_gods.html (2666 words)

	Dragons in Mythology and Religion
		Sometimes referred to as Oroborus, this giant serpent of the water is one of the oldest and most menacing of dragons.
		The fear is both that they may be attacked and eaten by it, and that it signals the end of the flat earth and missing it may cause them to fall off the edge.
		In the new testament however, the word Dragon is almost always associated with satan or one of his minions.
	pebblez.com /information/myth-religion-dragon-names.html (970 words)

	Monsters
		Their persistance is a proof that the Dragon is not only a popular monster but also a true archetype.
		According to the dictionary the stereotype of the dragon is a monstrous winged and scaly saurian breathing fire and having a lion's claws, the tail of a serpent, four feets wings and scaly skin with a crested head and enormous claws.
		But all the dragon do not look the same and there appears to be many different specimen.
	dragons.monstrous.com (179 words)

	blue wolf -- amazing creatures of land, sea and sky
		Dragons live in the sea or on land and there are so many different types that reserching their history would mean a lifetimes work!
		dragons also terroise the sea, the loch ness monster was said to be an ancient dragon.
		Dragons and thier stories have been studied be historions for generations.
	www.freewebs.com /blue_wolf/dragons.htm (109 words)

	Mythology @ FreshCaffeine.com
		This is the name of a princess who became a dragon in the Mythology and Folklore of the Malay people of West Malaysia.
		His wife was PANDORA, whose curiosity allowed the troubles of the world to be unleashed and her husband to be changed by ZEUS, the king of the gods, into a monkey for his meddling with the domain of the gods.
		She is a monstrous, demonic being that belongs to a class of Nursery Bogies described with vigor by watchful nursemaids and anxious parents in order to prevent the untimely death of children in such fearful places.
	myths.freshcaffeine.com (2011 words)

	Fantasy and Mythical Characters
		Cyclops Cyclops (in Greek Mythology), or Kyklops, is a member of the Greco-mythical race of giants with a single eye in the middle of their forehead.
		Sirens of Greek mythology are sometimes portrayed in later folklore and art as being physically similar to mermaids.
		In Greek mythology, Pegasus (Pegasos) was a winged horse that was the foal of Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and the Gorgon Medusa.
	www.notf.com /fantasy-and-mythical-characters.html (5476 words)

	Dreams of Gaia - Romantic Goddess and Dragon Art
		Borne from faith, nature, mythology, and legend -- the magick begins with Her.
		The 'Dreams of Gaia' deck is a divination tool with a world philosopy of earth and cosmic awareness, self-growth, and the importance of connecting with the thread of magick that weaves through all that is seen and unseen.
		If you would like to be kept up to date with regards to new happenings in the world and life of Michele-lee, then please feel free to join the mailing list 'The Empath's News' and recieve a bi-monthly update full of new art and news pertaining to all of the artist's galleries.
	www.dreamsofgaia.com (604 words)

	Myths and Legends - frames (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mythology Notes present descriptions of gods, summaries of myths, and some historical material on the mythologies of the Ancient Near East, Persia, Scandinavia, and the Celts.
		The SsangYong Legend - the legend of the twin dragons.
		Greek Mythology is this one by John M. Hunt.
	home.comcast.net /~chris.s/myth.html (11969 words)

	Isis Book General Information Article: Find the Dragon In You
		Dragons have existed in the human psyche as long as there has been such a thing as human psyche.
		Theory says that the Dragon is made up of components of the leopard, eagle and snake, any one of which could spell trouble for a human caught unaware.
		Scandinavian and Germanic Dragons may or may not have had wings or even legs and often symbolized pestilence and stole cattle to eat, yet were considered good luck.
	www.isisbooks.com /InnerDragon.asp (834 words)

	Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Dragons in Greek mythology"
		Ladon was a dragon-like beast that was slain by Heracles in the garden of the Hesperides during the Twelve Labours required by Eurystheus.
		Generally, dragons were used to guard treasures such as the golden fleece or the orchard of the Hesperides.
		Echidna was said to be the mother of all beasts, as she mated with the Titan Typhon: Cerberus, Orthrus, Sphinx and Ladon,amongst others, were all offspring of Echidna.
	www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=dragons_in_%47reek_mythology (531 words)

	What is a Dragon? - Here Be Dragons! Draconian.com
		Webster's Dictionary: drag.on \'drag-en\ n dracon-,draco serpent,dragon, [fr.GK drakon;akin to OE torht bright,Gk derkesthai to see,look at] 1 archaic: a huge serpent 2:a fabulous animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws.
		Today the Welsh flag still has a red dragon on a green/white background, and the red dragon is their national symbol.
		Eastern dragons are still shown in parades around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year with the Dragon Dance.
	www.draconian.com /whatis/whatis.htm (2677 words)

	Article - Dragon Myths and Legends (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In both Eastern and Western mythology, the dragon is believed to be responsible for eclipses.
		In many legends dragons personify evil, and are vicious beasts who live to wreak havoc and must be pacified by human sacrifice.
		One of the most feared monsters of the Greeks and Romans was the Hydra, a dragon with multiple heads and poisonous breath.
	www.linksnoop.com /article.php?action=next&c=&n=23374 (459 words)

	GREEK vs. NORSE MYTHOLOGY (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I see mythology as an attempt by a people to explain the powerful forces which affect and shape it, that are beyond its control, such as weather, the elements, and nature.
		An interesting difference between Norse and Greek mythology is exemplified in the popularity and importance of Athena, because she is female.
		If a mythology is taken as a reflection of the society that worships it, that leads to the conclusion that the Norse women had less stature than Greek women.
	webhome.idirect.com /~donlong (9260 words)

	Discovery Channel - Dragons
		Cadmus killed a dragon that was sacred to Ares, the God of War, and sowed its teeth from which sprung armed men.
		In Norse mythology, the dragon is a symbol of greed.
		Y Ddrag Goch, or “red dragon” in Welsh, appears on the Welsh national flag and is possibly the most famous dragon in Britain.
	www.discoverychannelasia.com /dragons/western_mythology/index.shtml (510 words)

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		In Greek mythology, the bear was Callisto, a lover of Zeus.
		The Greeks weren't the only people to have associated this constellation with a bear, either: this is found clear across Asia and among the Native Americans.
		One can remember this by "follow the arc to Arcturus, and speed on to Spica." To the Greeks, Virgo was Persephone, goddess of fertility; when she arrived in the sky in Spring the Earth bloomed, and when she left the sky in Fall, it withered.
	zimmer.csufresno.edu /~fringwal/myths.txt (2771 words)

	Dragons in Greek mythology
		He was overcome and slain by Heracles, in much the same way as the player does in the NES game The Battle of Olympus from 1988, where he also resides in the Garden of the Hesperides, guarding the Golden Apple.
		The image of the snake-dragon coiled round the tree, originally adopted by the Hellenes from Near Eastern and Minoan sources, is familiar from surviving Greek vase-painting.
		Ladon is the Greek version of the West Semitic serpent Lotan, or the Hurrian serpent Illuyanka.
	www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Dragons_in_Greek_mythology (570 words)

	Dragon Myths and Legends ArticleBeach.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For this reason, the dragon symbol is the sign of authority, often being worn on the robes of the Imperial family and nobility.
		In many legends dragons personify evil, and are vicious beasts who live to wreak havoc and must be pacified by human sacrifice.
		One of the most feared monsters of the Greeks and Romans was the Hydra, a dragon with multiple heads and poisonous breath.
	www.articlebeach.com /article5704.html (391 words)

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