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	Dragons Winged Serpents - Crystalinks
		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.
		In Scandinavian literature, Beowulf was slain by a dragon.
	www.crystalinks.com /dragons.html (1532 words)

	Dragons, Dragon Art, and Dragon Lore in Japan Buddhism and Shintoism
		The Dragon is the Guardian of the East, and is identified with the season spring, the color green/blue, the element wood (sometimes also water), the virtue propriety, the Yang male energy; supports and maintains the country (controls rain, symbol of the Emperor's power).
		Dragons are generally considered to be aquatic, living in lakes, rivers and the sea, the larger the expanse of water, the more powerful the dragon.
		Nevertheless, there are dragons which inhabit the heavens, one quarter of the sky being called the Palace of the Green Dragon, in reference to the stars which in Chinese astronomy constitute the Constellation of the Dragon.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/dragon.shtml (4792 words)

	Why the Jade Dragon?
		Japanese dragons include the ryu (originating in China - a big dragon with no wings) and tatsu (the native Japanese dragon that is smaller but with large wings).
		Dragons are often seen in pursuit of a jewel – either fighting for its possession or grasping it with its claws.
		One theory is that the dragon, often seen in pairs, are competing for a disc which represents the struggle between the clouds and the sun.
	www.jadedragon.com /dragon.html (635 words)

	Dragons and Dragon Lore: Chapter Nine: The Dragon in Japanese Art
		Its name in Japanese is Tatsu, the equivalent of the Chinese Lung; and in both countries it serves as one of the signs of the zodiac in the place occupied by Leo in the European symbols of the sun's stations in its apparent annual circuit of the heavens.
		The Chinese winged dragon ying lung (rare in decorations) is the hai riu of the Japanese, and is shown with feathered wings, a bird's claws and tail, and a dragon's head; it is also called tobi tatsu and sachi hoko.
		The dragon in northern and central China, at least, is primarily a rain-god, as it was in Mesopotamia and in the valley of the Indus, where drouths were dreaded.
	www.sacred-texts.com /etc/ddl/ddl11.htm (2076 words)

	Dragon Articles
		The Chinese dragon, generally depicted as a four-legged animal with a scaled, snakelike body, horns, claws, and large, demonic eyes, the Chinese dragon or 'lung' was considered the king of animals, and the dragon image was appropriated by Chinese emperors as a sacred symbol of imperial power.
		Dragons lay an egg at a time and it takes 1,000 years to hatch and another 1,500 years for the dragon to be full-grown.
		According to ancient texts the dragon was a creature with a pair of antlers like the one of a deer, a camel head, the eyes of a hare, and the neck of a serpent.
	www.cdot.org /history/dragon_articles.htm (4817 words)

	Chinese Dragon
		A Japanese dragon (日本の竜 nihon-no-ryū or 竜 ryū "dragon") is a legendary creature with physical attributes and disposition similar to the Chinese dragon and Korean dragon.
		Japanese dragons are said to fly less than European dragons, but unlike European dragons, Japanese dragons are more or less benevolent, though there are a number of exceptions, and sometimes said to grant wishes.
		The five-clawed dragon became the Chinese Imperial emblem (the four-clawed being the common dragon).
	www.antiquesndynasties.com /chinese_dragon.htm (1619 words)

	Sommerland: Eastern Dragons (Site not responding. Last check: )
		China's highly-regarded image of the dragon continues to be recognised in the 21st century (Whittaker, 1997), and it appears the Korean and Japanese dragons have followed suit.
		As the male epitome of Yang, the Chinese dragon is a masculine, bright and fertile symbol (Littleton, 2002).
		Tales such as that of the Japanese dragon who was slain by the young woman Tokoyo (after she took the place of a young girl who was to be sacrificed to the dragon) are not unheard of (Storm, 2002).
	www.sommerland.org /ondragons/races/races_eastern.html (1938 words)

	Dragon Tattoos & Tattoo Designs Guide, Tribal, Red, Black, Japanese, Chinese, Blue, Jade, Celtic & Lower Back Dragon ...
		Whether born of fantasy, myth, misinterpretation, or a little of each, the dragon is a mysterious creature in the history and tradition of nearly all cultures since the beginning of time.
		Revered by many, despised and feared by others, the dragon was said to exist some place between the demon and the Devil in the Christian faith, but in the East, the dragon was a benevolent son of heaven, and controlled the elements of air, water and fire.
		Dragons are frequently portrayed as bringers of death.
	www.tattoojohnny.com /dragon-tattoo-designs.asp (1196 words)

	The Circle of the Dragon: History: Eastern Dragon Overview
		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 iguana, paws like a tigers, and claws like an eagle.
		These are: the horned dragon, the celestial dragon, the spiritual dragon, the winged dragon, the dragon of hidden treasures, the coiling dragon, the yellow dragon, and the dragon king.
		In addition, the dragons are said to rise from this gate in to the skies in the spring and descend into the waters in autumn.
	www.blackdrago.com /easterndragons.htm (1784 words)

	Japanese Tattoos \| Rank My Tattoos
		Japanese Tattoos are a decorative and symbolically rich form of body modification that has been practiced in Japan for the last 10,000 years.
		These dragons are seen as figures of strength and benevolence, unlike their Western counterparts, and it’s not unusual to see these dragon tattoos grouped with small pearls---those symbols of the closed lotus flower that adorned many Buddhist temples throughout the country.
		Japanese written language, like Chinese, has a very distinctive visual style that incorporates elements of design and tai chi chuan into the look of each and every character.
	www.rankmytattoos.com /tattoos/cultural-tattoos/japanese-tattoos (428 words)

	Sommerland: Dragon Mythology Overview (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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.
		The dragon is commonly stabbed with a spear down the throat or in the soft flesh of the underbelly, though sometimes its poisonous nature has been turned against itself and it has been tricked into eating poisoned food.
	www.sommerland.org /ondragons/mythology/mythology_overview.html (3239 words)

	Regional Dragons
		Japanese dragons are very similar in appearance to Chinese dragons.
		A female Japanese dragon is believed to have given birth to nine dragons, each of which have a specific attribute.
		This is due to the belief that the dragon is responsible for hurricanes.
	members.tripod.com /~waterdragon/dragns.html (790 words)

	Dragons, Chinese Dragons, Japanese Dragons, Asian Dragons, Dragon Statues
		Prominent in art, literature and folk traditions, the dragon and phoenix are important mythological creatures from ancient Chinese legends.
		In the imperial court, the dragon was regarded as the symbol of the emperor, while the phoenix represented the empress.
		Dragon sculptures are often placed in the home or business as guardians, warding off evil while bringing in luck.
	www.geocities.com /paper_lanterns1/dragon_statues.html (602 words)

	A traditional Japanese dragon
		This dragon design is from Japan and is a very small version of a dragon fountain in the court yard of a Japanese temple.
		Yes, draw the Dragon yourself, you can download and trace the photos if you wish, but the intention of these lessons is for you to develop the skills to work with your own ideas.
		Shape over the dragons parts using chisels and gouges that are the nearest in size and shape to the shapes you are cutting.
	dragonwood.freeservers.com /catalog.html (1053 words)

	Japanese Flintlock
		This weapon is an absolutely breathtaking reproduction of a gilded Japanese flintlock pistol from the 18th century.
		The gun is representative of the ornately decorated firearms common to Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries.
		That said, the brass dragon is obviously the central focus of this weapon.
	www.strongblade.com /prod/sbc-fl-dragongun.html (297 words)

	Persian dragons
		Chinese and Japanese dragons only sometimes have horns; when they do have horns, these are usually in a pair, not singular, with one on either side of the head.
		Chinese dragons have a tail-tuft, which is said to have traits that help distinguish a male dragon from a female.
		Persian dragons seem to be strictly terrestrial, without an affinity for flying or swimming, which are both very important activities for Chinese and Japanese dragons.
	orion.animaltracks.net /persian.html (1452 words)

	Dragon Tattoos
		Whether it's a Japanese dragon swirling down an arm, a medieval dragon battling a wizard across an entire back piece or a tribal dragon design wrapping an ankle, these mythological creatures are popular choices for nearly any style of tattooing.
		In Japanese tattooing the dragons often cover an entire arm or leg, where their twisting body shapes wrap well around limbs, colorfully contrasting against dark backgrounds meant to symbolize wind or water.
		Japanese tattoos are known for their full body styling,...
	www.squidoo.com /dragontattoos (1819 words)

	The Zentner Collection - For the Finest in Asian Antiques
		Wonderful rare Japanese fully articulated dragon, made of silver with gold eyes, signed on the underside of his neck by the famous armor maker Myochin, comes with fl lacquer stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
		Antique Japanese merchant's chest (choba tansu), made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood with dark red lacquer finish, 4 exterior drawers and safe box with 2 small interior drawers, beautiful heavy iron hardware including elaborate bracing on front frame, wooden bracing on sides and back, from the Mikuni area, Edo Period (late 18th/early 19th century).
		Antique Japanese half mizuya (kitchen tansu), made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) wood and sugi (cryptomeria) wood with keyaki (elm) wood drawer fronts, iron hardware with hirute shaped handles, beautiful deep red translucent lacquer finish with fl lacquer trim, sliders have vertical slats, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
	www.zentnercollection.com /directory/directory.html (434 words)

	Dragon Quest I & II for SNES - MobyGames
		In "Dragon Quest" (known as "Dragon Warrior" in the US), you play as the descendant of the legendary warrior Erdrick, and your goal is to recover the magical Ball of Light from Erdrick's and the humanity's arch-enemy, the Dragon Lord.
		In "Dragon Quest II", you assume the role of the descendant of the hero of the first game, and must join forces with two other characters in order to defeat a demon lord who destroyed a nearby city and killed its inhabitants.
		In "Dragon Quest" you fight alone, while in the sequel two other characters can join your party, and you also fight against multiple enemies at once.
	www.mobygames.com /game/snes/dragon-quest-i-ii (307 words)

	Dragon Griffen Sphinx, Serpent, Monsters, Images for Children
		The Western dragon appears to be created from parts of various creatures, having eagle's feet and wings, lion's forelimbs and head, fish's scales, antelope's horns and a serpentine form of trunk and tail.
		The western 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.
		Dragons were believed to be the guardians of treasures in burial chambers.
	www.scissorcraft.com /dragoninfo.htm (1276 words)

	Japanese Dragon/Dragon Collectible Figurine Gifts
		A Japanese dragon is a legendary creature with physical attributes and disposition similar to the Chinese and Korean dragons.
		The oldest culture in the world to utilize dragon decor in their mythology and beliefs are the Chinese.
		This difference in the number of claws may be due to the fact that four is an unlucky number in Japanese because certain pronunciations of the number in Japanese are the same as Death.
	www.vjegifts.com /index.cfm/JAPANESE_DRAGON (326 words)

	JAPANESE DRAGON LOVESEAT
		The detailed finely-carved relief work in the figures of the oni and the dragons is outstanding, and representative of the highest quality furniture craftsmanship in Japan in the 19th century.
		THE DRAGON IN JAPANESE ART - The dragon in Japan is an ancient symbol of power, heavenly knowledge and imperial strength.
		The eastern dragon is not the gruesome monster of mediaeval imagination, but the genius of strength and goodness.
	www.goantiques.com /detail,japanese-dragon-loveseat,619570.html (273 words)

	Japanese Dragon
		This Japanese-style dragon may look ferocious, but dragons from the East are adored icons.
		Dragon sculptures are often placed in the home or business as guardians, warding off evil while bringing in luck.
		To learn more about the dragon in Asian cultures, please click here.
	asianideas.com /japanesedragon.html (88 words)

	Japanese Dragon
		This Japanese-style dragon may look ferocious, but dragons from the East are adored icons.
		Dragon sculptures are often placed in the home or business as guardians, warding off evil while bringing in luck.
		To learn more about the dragon in Asian cultures, please click here.
	www.asianideas.com /japanesedragon.html (88 words)

	Japanese Dragons
		Japanese dragons are similar to Chinese ones to which they are said to be related.
		Many Japanese dragons, according to legend, have the ability to change size and shape, even becoming invisible at times.
		The Japanese dragon is said to be constantly in conflict with the tiger, their arguments causing storms and quakes.
	www.dragonorama.com /oriental/japanese.html (238 words)

	Japanese Tattoos, Kanji, Koi & Dragon Designs, Pictures
		While Japanese designs are now considered a cool fashion must-have, the practice of tattooing has been going on for thousands of years in Japan.
		Japanese Tattoos and Tattoo Design Guide - Background into the origins of the artform known as horimono including its modern flowering into tattoos of the 18th century to the modern day popularity of kanji.
		Japanese Tattoo Art - Introduction to the history of Japanese tattooing covering its early beginnings up to the present day including social class connotations, its depiction in Japanese art, related illustrations and links to more information.
	www.chiff.com /art/japanese-tattoos.htm (780 words)

	Dragon Dance Japanese Antiques Antiques,Regional Art Directory
		A beautiful Japanese solid cast-iron lantern in the shape of a temple bell and dating to the Taisho period (1912-1926).
		A highly unusual antique Japanese mingei lacquer craftsman's bucket dating to the 19th C. The inside and outside is caked with endless layers of lacquer or urushi.
		A Japanese mingei antique lacquer craftsman's bucket dating to the late 19th C. The inside is caked with endless layers of lacquer or urushi.
	www.trocadero.com /dragondance/catalog/Antiques:Regional_Art10.html (1475 words)

	Japanese Armor, Dragon Japanese Samurai Armour or Kabuto
		The carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is fl lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel.
		AH2314 -- Dragon Armour Helmet - The original of the kabuto (helmet) of the Dragon Armour is interesting inasmuch as the bowl of the helmet came from the Momoyama period.
		The suji bachi style of bowl, with overlapped and riveted plates was typical of the finest helmet makers (katchu-shi) of this period, borne out by the signature of the Saotome smith “Ienao” on the back plate.
	www.imperialweapons.com /armour/12mailcoif.html (353 words)

	Japanese Dragon Helps Fight the Snow, Crime, and Eats Babies - Gizmodo
		Japanese Dragon Helps Fight the Snow, Crime, and Eats Babies 603 Views
		Hyper rescue robot "T-52 Enryu" (rescue dragon) from Tmsuk first appeared in March 2004 but now he's wandering the highways and byways saving stranded motorists from having to eat each other like sashimi.
		I'm sure they'll be the first to create actual, breathing virtually live pets with glowing (but cute) eyes.
	www.gizmodo.com /gadgets/robots/japanese-dragon-helps-fight-the-snow-crime-and-eats-babies-152257.php (436 words)

	Dragon-Warrior.com - News: September 2000
		Key monsters such as the green dragon you need to defeat to save the princess should be more difficult, but should also offer a much larger reward.
		It claims that Dragon Quest is pretty good (with little explanation) but holds onto the use of poor graphics and special effects (characteristic of all of the Dragon Quest games).
		The review also takes the position that Dragon Quest 7 is ancient in every way when from the other reviews and an interview with the makers they claim how innovative the game is. The new ideas in the game may not be from technology but that's not the only quality of a game that counts.
	www.dragon-warrior.com /News/September_2000.shtml (1155 words)

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