The History of Dragons

Dragons have appeared in the stories of virtually all people back to the beginning of time. These mammoth creatures appear in numerous forms and colors. Many traditions have been created based on them. In the beginning, dragons were associated with the Great Mother, the water god and the warrior sun god. They had the power to be beneficial and destructive. They were the most powerful creatures in the world.

The dragons originally arose from the waters of the earth. They were believed to live at the bottom of the sea. There they guarded large treasure filled with gold and jewels. In the early days, thunder and lightning were believed to be the dragon's breath giving them the power to breathe fire. The dragons were to control the destiny of the world. Man claimed the earth and eventually wiped out these creatures.

The dragon was considered by many to be the gap between demons and the devils. Although in the East, the belief was different. There the dragon was benevolent, a son of heaven controlled by the watery elements of the universe. They were described as having the feet and wings of an eagle, the forelimbs and head of a lion, the scales of a fish, and the tail serpent. In some parts of the world, the dragons were considered evil monsters, which were result of the unnatural union of an eagle and a she-wolf. The dragons derived its power from its fiery breath, which devastated whole countries. Its eyes were fiery red, believed to be the reflection of the treasures they guarded.