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Dragons and Dragon Lore

Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781502363169
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book Dragons and Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-13 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Dragons and Dragon Lore

Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Dragons and Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dragons

Author :
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9780890515587
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Dragons written by and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the biblical and cultural history of dragons and argues that these fantastic beings are connected to the last living dinosaurs.

Dragons

Author : Doug Niles
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440562164
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Dragons written by Doug Niles and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favorite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea, and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, Dragons reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilizations.

The Illustrated Book of Dragons and Dragon Lore

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 130411242X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Dragons and Dragon Lore written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dragon Magic

Author : Owen K. C. Stephens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780786939367
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book Dragon Magic written by Owen K. C. Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of two of the most exciting components of D&D(, "Dragon Magic"* changes the way dragons are used in D&D campaigns by imagining a world in which dragons openly share their magical secrets with humans and other races.

Fairies

Author : Skye Alexander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440573069
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Fairies written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enchanting treasury of fairy lore! Around the corner, behind the bushes, and just out of sight...fairies have spent hundreds of years weaving their way in and out of our homes and gardens to spread their magic. Featuring folklore, mythology, and poetry from around the world, this lovely collection reveals these ethereal spirits' extraordinary powers and the history behind their existence. From the case of the Cottingley fairies in the early twentieth century, whose photographs fooled thousands (including Arthur Conan Doyle), to the mischievous fairies found in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the fascinating stories surrounding these magical sprites are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of catching one hiding deep within her flowerbed. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about fairies' powers and trickery, you'll love plunging into the enchanting tales that bring these whimsical creatures to life. Complete with hundreds of lovely illustrations, Fairies reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing sprites as well as their knack for causing mischief.

Year of the Dragon

Author : Nigel Suckling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760719879
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Year of the Dragon written by Nigel Suckling and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Karl Shuker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783822851524
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Dragons written by Karl Shuker and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lore & Legends

Author : Michael Witwer
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1984859684
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Lore & Legends written by Michael Witwer and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons’ beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life. When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed before, even surpassing its 1980s golden age. How did an analog game nearly a half century old become a star in a digital world? For the first time, Lore & Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, artists, and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D&D—its development, evolution, cultural relevance, and popularity—through exclusive interviews and more than 900 pieces of artwork, photography, and advertising curated and analyzed by the authors of the bestselling and Hugo Award–nominated Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana.

Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana

Author : Michael Witwer
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399580948
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana written by Michael Witwer and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity. FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE DIANA JONES AWARD From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you’ll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork—from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and the personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.

Dragons and Dragon Lore

Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1447481097
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Dragons and Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book contains a comprehensive study of the mythology of the dragon on a world-wide scale, and will make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.

A Natural History of Dragons

Author : Marie Brennan
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429956313
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book A Natural History of Dragons written by Marie Brennan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one's life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . . All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day. Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever. "Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Natural History of Dragons An NPR Best Book of 2013 The Lady Trent Memoirs 1. A Natural History of Dragons 2. The Tropic of Serpents 3. Voyage of the Basilisk 4. In the Labyrinth of Drakes 5. Within the Sanctuary of Wings At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Slaying the Dragon

Author : Ben Riggs
Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1625675828
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Slaying the Dragon written by Ben Riggs and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dungeons & Dragons. It’s the fantasy role-playing game first conceived over fifty years ago by the now-legendary company TSR ,which has enthralled millions of devoted gamers around the world for generations. It’s a test of skill, intelligence, audacity, and survival. But no D&D game ever played could compare to the stunning behind-the-scenes melee for power and dominance that was the true story of TSR. Slaying the Dragon chronicles the rise and fall of TSR (Tactical Studies Rules), how the brilliant and wild minds of the legendary Gary Gygax and his co-creator Dave Arneson gave birth to a game that would capture the imagination of outsiders and underdogs throughout the world. From its humble beginnings in the small town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to its emergence as a cultural phenomenon, TSR soon spawned an unlikely empire of games and geekdom—with Dungeons & Dragons leading the way—that was decades ahead of its time, inviting both hyper-devoted fans as well as hysteria surrounding the game’s supposed corrupting influence on America’s youth. TSR was in the news, in the money, and on top of the world. But success soon took its toll, with creative control and rivalries within the firm threatening the stability of TSR. Former allies grew apart personally and professionally, and the formerly fun, freewheeling firm founded by a band of misfits collapsed into a desperate struggle for survival. Despite attempts to grow in a changing market, setbacks and management decisions put TSR in a downward spiral in the 1990s which resulted in the company's death and then resurrection by the most unlikely of saviors. With author access to previously unreleased documents and insider stories, and interviews with former TSR employees and associates who witnessed the high-stakes machinations and maneuvering that would eventually seal the company’s fate, Slaying the Dragon is a fascinating, revealing tale of friends turned enemies, success and failure, and loyalty and betrayal that no roll of the die could predict... "Riggs has written a fascinating and dishy account of the business hits and whistling misses of a band of dreamers, writers, artists, and geeks... A must-read for fighters, magic-users, and even bards -- and everyone else, too." — Brad Ricca, Edgar-nominated author of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes and True Raiders"Far from a fluff piece on a beloved hobby, this book goes behind the GM's screen to take a hard-nosed look at the people and circumstances that first gave rise to D&D, then nearly killed it -- twice. Riggs takes you on a roller-coaster from boom to near bankruptcy, but never loses sight of the individuals involved, the good, the bad, and the geeky." — Marie Brennan, Hugo-Award nominated author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series

The Book of Dragons

Author : Jonathan Strahan
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062877178
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Dragons written by Jonathan Strahan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R.F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other modern masters of fantasy and science fiction put their unique spin on the greatest of mythical beasts—the dragon—in never-before-seen works written exclusively for this fantasy anthology compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and with art by Rovina Cai! Here there be dragons . . . From China to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons have long captured our imagination in myth and legend. Whether they are rampaging beasts awaiting a brave hero to slay or benevolent sages who have much to teach humanity, dragons are intrinsically connected to stories of creation, adventure, and struggle beloved for generations. Bringing together nearly thirty stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today— Garth Nix, Scott Lynch, R.F. Kuang, Ann Leckie & Rachel Swirsky, Daniel Abraham, Peter S. Beagle, Beth Cato, Zen Cho, C. S. E Cooney, Aliette de Bodard, Amal El-Mohtar, Kate Elliott, Theodora Goss, Ellen Klages, Ken Liu, Seanan Maguire, Patricia A McKillip, K. J. Parker, Kelly Robson, Michael Swanwick, Jo Walton, Elle Katharine White, Jane Yolen, Kelly Barnhill, Brooke Bolander, Sarah Gailey, and J. Y. Yang—and illustrated by award-nominated artist Rovina Cai with black-and-white line drawings specific to each entry throughout, this extraordinary collection vividly breathes fire and life into one of our most captivating and feared magical creatures as never before and is sure to become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales.

Secrets of the Dragon World

Author : Stella Caldwell
Publisher : Carlton Books
ISBN 13 : 9781780970981
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Dragon World written by Stella Caldwell and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fabricated mythology of dragons which looks into their different habitats, anatomy and nature.

Chronicles of Dragon Lore

Author : Julie A. Dickson
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426966954
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Chronicles of Dragon Lore written by Julie A. Dickson and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles of Dragon Lore is the story of a dragon scribe detailing the history of dragon existence in an ancient world of dragons, faeries and humans. A wonderful fantasy tale, describing intelligent dragons in their established existence, their long-time relationship to faeries and the introduction of humans to their world. Illustrated with original artwork depicting the dragons and other species of the realm, the drawings add character and detail to the story.