Showing posts with label Dragon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dragon. Show all posts
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Dragons: The Myths, Legends, & Lore by Doug Niles
Alike to the book on vampires that I reviewed it is not necessarily the best book to review here but many readers might find worthwhile and thankfully it is just as detailed. The book is going to be a good start to begin looking into dragon related mythology and dragons in literature. This makes it a perfect book for a person who may want to further look into in regards to dragons but isn't sure where to start.
Monday, January 23, 2012
New Year
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Gods And Goddesses: Dragon Kings
The Dragon Kings are guardians of rain, who under orders of the Jade Emperor send rain. These are the deities to go to if there is a water shortage in an area. Their true forms are of dragons, but take one human form. The four Dragon Kings are brothers.
Ao Kuang is the Dragon King of the East. The god Lu Ban once went to him to get a blueprint of his palace. Sun Wukong also went to him for a weapon, getting a cudgel. Despite Ao Kuang and Sun Wukong not getting along very well at first, their differences were settled later. He had a son called Ao Ping, who sadly was killed in battled with a being called Nezha.
Ao Chin is the Dragon King of the South. He once gave Sun Wukong a cap.
Ao Jun is of the West. He was once visited by Sun Wukong and later complained to the Jade Emperor about it.
Ao Shun is of the North. He once owned a pair of shoes great for stepping on clouds which was given to Sun Wukong.
Ao Kuang is the Dragon King of the East. The god Lu Ban once went to him to get a blueprint of his palace. Sun Wukong also went to him for a weapon, getting a cudgel. Despite Ao Kuang and Sun Wukong not getting along very well at first, their differences were settled later. He had a son called Ao Ping, who sadly was killed in battled with a being called Nezha.
Ao Chin is the Dragon King of the South. He once gave Sun Wukong a cap.
Ao Jun is of the West. He was once visited by Sun Wukong and later complained to the Jade Emperor about it.
Ao Shun is of the North. He once owned a pair of shoes great for stepping on clouds which was given to Sun Wukong.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Totems: Dragon
Dragons come in many forms, with its forms found from land to land it does have a number of lessons to teach. On the plus side, thanks to being much loved creature by children and adults alike the dragon seems to enjoying a time of being known for its strength and power rather then being thought of as evil.
Dragons are the creatures of primordial power, even said to be the ruler over the elements, dragons also have a magical side to them due to their mythological association. It is the dragon that teaches the power of magic and the great use of it. It is this creature that also teaches the power of the elements, too, the elements are after all powerful.
The dragon teaches the greatness of strength and courage. Both strength and courage are what one need more of, and there are multiple ways to increase one’s strength such as doing martial arts.
Balance is also taught which goes well with the lesson of strength. Balance isn’t always about being able to stay standing as it can be also about a balance of work and leisure time amongst many things one may have to balance in one form or another.
The dragon tells the usefulness of ancient wisdom, to be wise of the now ancient past, while being knowledgeable amongst other topics.
With such a totem one may get stumped to what to offer a dragon, depending on the kind of dragon it can include either meat or fruits, maybe both or even ashes from a fire.
Dragons are the creatures of primordial power, even said to be the ruler over the elements, dragons also have a magical side to them due to their mythological association. It is the dragon that teaches the power of magic and the great use of it. It is this creature that also teaches the power of the elements, too, the elements are after all powerful.
The dragon teaches the greatness of strength and courage. Both strength and courage are what one need more of, and there are multiple ways to increase one’s strength such as doing martial arts.
Balance is also taught which goes well with the lesson of strength. Balance isn’t always about being able to stay standing as it can be also about a balance of work and leisure time amongst many things one may have to balance in one form or another.
The dragon tells the usefulness of ancient wisdom, to be wise of the now ancient past, while being knowledgeable amongst other topics.
With such a totem one may get stumped to what to offer a dragon, depending on the kind of dragon it can include either meat or fruits, maybe both or even ashes from a fire.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Dragon Tortoise
The Dragon Tortoise is said to be a hybrid of two Heavenly creatures, the dragon and the tortoise. It is notably a tortoise with not a head of a tortoise but of a dragon and it is used by many Feng Shui practitioners. This very creature has been said to be able to live 3,000 years without either food or air.
The Dragon Tortoise is often seen on top of coins and with a coin in its mouth, but also often with a tortoise on its back to represent one’s descendants. Having a Dragon Tortoise with a tortoise on its back placed within one’s home is said to increase the luck of one’s very own descendants. Ribbons are also seen instead of a coin within the Dragon Tortoise’s mouth, blue ribbons in a Dragon Tortoise’s mouth is said to help with poor health, while a red ribbon is for a good relationships and for wealth a gold ribbon itself is used.
This creature is a powerful symbol said for attracting support, wealth, good luck and is an even more powerful symbol for luck in career. The Dragon Tortoise combines the dragon’s courage, determination and success with the tortoise’s longevity, stability and of ensuring a long and successful career. It is the Dragon Tortoise that it is said to be a must have for those doing a business.
Within Feng Shui, it is suggested not to place a Dragon Tortoise in a room where people rest, mainly the bedroom, it is also suggested not to place a Dragon Tortoise in one’s kitchen or bathroom. The best placement within one’s house or office is generally of the north (for career) or the southeast (for wealth), one might even place a Dragon Tortoise in the east as it is the east that is traditionally seen as the direction of the dragon.
The Dragon Tortoise can be placed the north or east on a desk for luck with careers, or close to a front or back door for longevity and prosperity. The Dragon Tortoise may also be placed by a cash register.
When placing a Dragon Tortoise take note not to have it directly in front of you where you sit as if you are confronting it, as this is seen as bad luck.
The Dragon Tortoise is often seen on top of coins and with a coin in its mouth, but also often with a tortoise on its back to represent one’s descendants. Having a Dragon Tortoise with a tortoise on its back placed within one’s home is said to increase the luck of one’s very own descendants. Ribbons are also seen instead of a coin within the Dragon Tortoise’s mouth, blue ribbons in a Dragon Tortoise’s mouth is said to help with poor health, while a red ribbon is for a good relationships and for wealth a gold ribbon itself is used.
This creature is a powerful symbol said for attracting support, wealth, good luck and is an even more powerful symbol for luck in career. The Dragon Tortoise combines the dragon’s courage, determination and success with the tortoise’s longevity, stability and of ensuring a long and successful career. It is the Dragon Tortoise that it is said to be a must have for those doing a business.
Within Feng Shui, it is suggested not to place a Dragon Tortoise in a room where people rest, mainly the bedroom, it is also suggested not to place a Dragon Tortoise in one’s kitchen or bathroom. The best placement within one’s house or office is generally of the north (for career) or the southeast (for wealth), one might even place a Dragon Tortoise in the east as it is the east that is traditionally seen as the direction of the dragon.
The Dragon Tortoise can be placed the north or east on a desk for luck with careers, or close to a front or back door for longevity and prosperity. The Dragon Tortoise may also be placed by a cash register.
When placing a Dragon Tortoise take note not to have it directly in front of you where you sit as if you are confronting it, as this is seen as bad luck.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
The Dragon is the fifth to appear in the Chinese zodiac and is the mightiest of the signs. There hours are 7 to 9AM with the direction of east-southeast and the motto of “I reign”. The month of the Dragon is April and their birthstone is the diamond. The latest born Dragon’s were born between the 5th of February 2000 and 23rd of January of 2001, these Dragon’s are specifically known as the Fire Dragon’s and the next Dragon’s to be born are from 23rd January 2012 to the 9th of February 2013 and will be known as the Water Dragon’s.
Dragon’s themselves are usually successful and filled with ambition, unafraid of challenges and willing to take risks. Dragon’s are also passionate in what they do, and this can leave them feeling exhausted and even unfulfilled.
Dragon’s are born leaders and perfectionists. Irritable and stubborn people, too. These people are very willing to help others yet it is themselves who rarely seek help when needed. Dragon’s often have good advice and have opinions worth listening to.
These people are aggressive, intelligent and tyrannical. Dragon’s hate getting orders while fine with giving them. Dragon’s are quite the snobs, really, yet also very much loved.
The allies of the Dragon are the Monkey and Rat with the Secret Friend for the proud Dragon being the Rooster.
Dragon’s themselves are usually successful and filled with ambition, unafraid of challenges and willing to take risks. Dragon’s are also passionate in what they do, and this can leave them feeling exhausted and even unfulfilled.
Dragon’s are born leaders and perfectionists. Irritable and stubborn people, too. These people are very willing to help others yet it is themselves who rarely seek help when needed. Dragon’s often have good advice and have opinions worth listening to.
These people are aggressive, intelligent and tyrannical. Dragon’s hate getting orders while fine with giving them. Dragon’s are quite the snobs, really, yet also very much loved.
The allies of the Dragon are the Monkey and Rat with the Secret Friend for the proud Dragon being the Rooster.
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