Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 130411242X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
The Illustrated Book of Dragons and Dragon Lore
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 130411242X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 130411242X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Dragons and Dragon Lore
Author: Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486440745
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Fascinating book teems with information about powerful serpents of the deep and land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in the creation myths of the ancient Far East. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in English, Irish, and French tales.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486440745
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Fascinating book teems with information about powerful serpents of the deep and land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in the creation myths of the ancient Far East. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in English, Irish, and French tales.
Dragonology
Author: Ernest Drake
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763623296
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Presents an introduction to dragonology that includes spells for catching dragons, their natural history, and descriptions of legendary dragons and dragonslayers.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763623296
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Presents an introduction to dragonology that includes spells for catching dragons, their natural history, and descriptions of legendary dragons and dragonslayers.
Dragons and Dragon Lore
Author: Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781502363169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"The Chinese call the dragon 'lung' because it is deaf. It is the largest of scaly animals, and it has nine characteristics. Its head is like a camel's, its horns like a deer's, its eyes like a hare's, its ears like a bull's, its neck like an iguana's, its scales like those of a carp, its paws like a tiger's, and its claws like an eagle's. It has nine times nine scales, it being the extreme of a lucky number. On each side of its mouth are whiskers, under its chin a bright pearl, on the top of its head the 'poh shan' or foot-rule, without which it cannot ascend to heaven. The scales of its throat are reversed. Its breath changes into clouds from which come either fire or rain. The dragon is fond of the flesh of sparrows and swallows, it dreads the centipede and silk dyed of five colours. It is also afraid of iron. In front of its horns it carries a pearl of bluish colour striated with more or less symbolical lines." "The dragon," observes author Ernest Ingersoll, "is connected with the powers and doings of the earliest gods, and like them is vague, changeable and contradictory in its attributes, maintaining from first to last only one definable characteristic-association with and control of water." Rich with facts and fascinating lore, Ingersoll's well-researched book not only describes many of the myths surrounding one of the world's oldest, most elusive and powerful mythological creatures, but also teems with information about specific aspects of these mystical beasts-from grotesque serpents of the deep to land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in creation myths of ancient civilizations. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in Welsh, English, Irish, and French tales from the West, with specific details on draconic prototypes, the birth and wanderings of the dragon, the dragon as rain god, "the men of the dragon bones," the dragon's invasion of the West and association with the holy cross, and other related subjects. Introduction Birth of the Dragon Wanderings of the Young Dragon Indian Nagas and Draconic Prototypes The Divine Spirit of the Waters Draconic Grandparents The Dragon as a Rain-God Korean Water and Mountain Spirits "The Men of the Dragon Bones" The Dragon in Japanese Art The Dragon's Precious Pearl The Dragon Invades the West The 'Old Serpent' and His Progeny Welsh Romances and English Legends The Dragon and the Holy Cross To the Glory of St, George
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781502363169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"The Chinese call the dragon 'lung' because it is deaf. It is the largest of scaly animals, and it has nine characteristics. Its head is like a camel's, its horns like a deer's, its eyes like a hare's, its ears like a bull's, its neck like an iguana's, its scales like those of a carp, its paws like a tiger's, and its claws like an eagle's. It has nine times nine scales, it being the extreme of a lucky number. On each side of its mouth are whiskers, under its chin a bright pearl, on the top of its head the 'poh shan' or foot-rule, without which it cannot ascend to heaven. The scales of its throat are reversed. Its breath changes into clouds from which come either fire or rain. The dragon is fond of the flesh of sparrows and swallows, it dreads the centipede and silk dyed of five colours. It is also afraid of iron. In front of its horns it carries a pearl of bluish colour striated with more or less symbolical lines." "The dragon," observes author Ernest Ingersoll, "is connected with the powers and doings of the earliest gods, and like them is vague, changeable and contradictory in its attributes, maintaining from first to last only one definable characteristic-association with and control of water." Rich with facts and fascinating lore, Ingersoll's well-researched book not only describes many of the myths surrounding one of the world's oldest, most elusive and powerful mythological creatures, but also teems with information about specific aspects of these mystical beasts-from grotesque serpents of the deep to land-roving, fire-breathing monsters that first appeared in creation myths of ancient civilizations. Dragons in China, Korea, and Japan are covered, as are those in Babylonian and Egyptian legends, and in Welsh, English, Irish, and French tales from the West, with specific details on draconic prototypes, the birth and wanderings of the dragon, the dragon as rain god, "the men of the dragon bones," the dragon's invasion of the West and association with the holy cross, and other related subjects. Introduction Birth of the Dragon Wanderings of the Young Dragon Indian Nagas and Draconic Prototypes The Divine Spirit of the Waters Draconic Grandparents The Dragon as a Rain-God Korean Water and Mountain Spirits "The Men of the Dragon Bones" The Dragon in Japanese Art The Dragon's Precious Pearl The Dragon Invades the West The 'Old Serpent' and His Progeny Welsh Romances and English Legends The Dragon and the Holy Cross To the Glory of St, George
Ever Mine
Author: Eden Ashe
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 161650532X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Can a kidnapped fairy and a human find love despite all odds? Nathan Alexander's batty aunt has done it again. This time she's sent him a rare plant he doesn't want. Imagine his surprise when he finds a kidnapped fairy hidden within its leaves. As a man who heads a non-profit organization for abused women and children, Nathan makes it his mission to help her find her way home. All her life Katenia was warned about the evilness of humans. Never was that proved more true than when she was kidnapped from her quiet valley home. Thrust into the human world, Katenia must fight her very instincts to trust Nathan if she ever hopes to return to her rightful place. . .and to her normal thumb-sized fairy form. But with their lives in danger, finding home. . .and love. . .will be a journey worthy of a fairy tale. "Ms. Ashe wants her readers to believe in the power of magic and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things for love. Her story makes that possible." –Eye on Romance "If you're looking for a quick trip into a world of fairies and seriously hot sex? EVER MINE might be just the way to spend an afternoon." –All Things Urban Fantasy "There is no lack of sizzle or drama in this latest from Ashe." —Library Journal "If you're looking for a quick, trip into a world of pointy-eared fairies. . .EVER MINE might be just the way to spend an afternoon." —All Things Urban Fantasy "Very compelling . . . Ms. Ashe wants her readers to believe. . .that ordinary people can do extraordinary things for love. Her story makes that possible." —Eye on Romance 32,682 Words
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 161650532X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Can a kidnapped fairy and a human find love despite all odds? Nathan Alexander's batty aunt has done it again. This time she's sent him a rare plant he doesn't want. Imagine his surprise when he finds a kidnapped fairy hidden within its leaves. As a man who heads a non-profit organization for abused women and children, Nathan makes it his mission to help her find her way home. All her life Katenia was warned about the evilness of humans. Never was that proved more true than when she was kidnapped from her quiet valley home. Thrust into the human world, Katenia must fight her very instincts to trust Nathan if she ever hopes to return to her rightful place. . .and to her normal thumb-sized fairy form. But with their lives in danger, finding home. . .and love. . .will be a journey worthy of a fairy tale. "Ms. Ashe wants her readers to believe in the power of magic and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things for love. Her story makes that possible." –Eye on Romance "If you're looking for a quick trip into a world of fairies and seriously hot sex? EVER MINE might be just the way to spend an afternoon." –All Things Urban Fantasy "There is no lack of sizzle or drama in this latest from Ashe." —Library Journal "If you're looking for a quick, trip into a world of pointy-eared fairies. . .EVER MINE might be just the way to spend an afternoon." —All Things Urban Fantasy "Very compelling . . . Ms. Ashe wants her readers to believe. . .that ordinary people can do extraordinary things for love. Her story makes that possible." —Eye on Romance 32,682 Words
Year of the Dragon
Author: Nigel Suckling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760719879
Category : Astrology, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A unique foray into the beliefs, and in a sense the reality, of dragons in China, from only a few centuries ago. This charming travelogue with its beautiful illustrations and fascinating narrative, leads the reader through the dragon-laden landscape of Chinese folktales and classic literature, and even uncovers some new dragon lore from the far-flung corners of the Chinese Empire.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760719879
Category : Astrology, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A unique foray into the beliefs, and in a sense the reality, of dragons in China, from only a few centuries ago. This charming travelogue with its beautiful illustrations and fascinating narrative, leads the reader through the dragon-laden landscape of Chinese folktales and classic literature, and even uncovers some new dragon lore from the far-flung corners of the Chinese Empire.
Dragons
Author:
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515587
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explores the biblical and cultural history of dragons and argues that these fantastic beings are connected to the last living dinosaurs.
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515587
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Explores the biblical and cultural history of dragons and argues that these fantastic beings are connected to the last living dinosaurs.
Learning about Dragons
Author: Birdie Stallman
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516065311
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Briefly presents dragon lore from many countries, as well as other facts and fiction about this make-believe monster.
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516065311
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Briefly presents dragon lore from many countries, as well as other facts and fiction about this make-believe monster.
The Dragon's Tooth
Author: Nathan D. Wilson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375864393
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
When their parents' seedy old motel burns down on the same night they are visited by a strange man covered in skeleton tattoos, Cyrus, Antigone, and their brother Daniel are introduced to an ancient secret society, and discover that they have an important role in keeping it alive.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375864393
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
When their parents' seedy old motel burns down on the same night they are visited by a strange man covered in skeleton tattoos, Cyrus, Antigone, and their brother Daniel are introduced to an ancient secret society, and discover that they have an important role in keeping it alive.
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne
Author: David Gaider
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780765363718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A dark heroic fantasy novel in BioWare's newest role-playing universe!
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780765363718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
A dark heroic fantasy novel in BioWare's newest role-playing universe!