Tag: dragon
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DRAGONS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
DRAGONS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY DRAGONS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY The very first mention of a “dragon” in Ancient Greece is derived from the classic Iliad where Agamemnon is described as having a blue dragon motif on his sword belt and a three-headed dragon emblem on his breast plate. Keep in mind however, that the Greek word…
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PIXIU OR PI YAO
Pixiu or Pi Yao in 2025 Pi Yao (PIxiu) is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature considered to be a very powerful protector by Feng Shui practitioners. It resembles a winged lion. Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, a particularly influential and auspicious creature for wealth. Fierce looking and covered with whitish-grey fur, Pixiu has…
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HEROIC PRINCE STEZOR AND THE DRAGON
HEROIC PRINCE STEZOR AND THE DRAGON (Story by BoSt) ( BoSt rendition of an old legend, a popular Serbian fairy tale) In the far-off land of Orownoz the enlightened and fair-minded King Zonen was at his wits end; his once peaceful kingdom was plagued by a terrible curse. Every now and then a sheep, ox…
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2025 HOROSCOPE (YEAR OF THE SNAKE CHINESE ANIMAL) PREDICTIONS
DRAGON’S PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2025 SNAKE YEAR 1- 2025 Chinese Animal Predictions for the Rat The Rat can look forward to another auspicious year during the year of the Snake, and while they may encounter some tense moments during the year, they will easily overcome this at its early stage and move forward on a…
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DRAGON TAMING LOHAN
DRAGON TAMING LOHAN Many cultures viewed the Dragon as a benevolent being, especially in the East where they held the belief that mighty Dragons once ruled the rivers, lakes, seas and skies. Dragons were well respected and even worshipped, especially in the agrarian settlements, for the welfare of men depended on the kindness of these…
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THE DRAGON’S PEARL
THE DRAGON’S PEARL Once upon a time in Shu province a widowed woman and her only son lived in a thatched hut by the banks of the Min River. Now they were very poor and since the mother was old and ailing the young boy from an early age was burdened with the responsibility of…
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THE THREE EVILS
THE THREE EVILS – (A Chinese Folktale re-written by BoSt) Once upon a time, there lived an eccentric young man by the name of Dschou Tschu. He wore a high hat on his head adorned with two pheasants’ wings; his garments were woven of embroidered silk, and at his side hung the Dragon-spring sword. He had…