Tag: dragon
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THE DRAGON OF LOSHY HILL
THE DRAGON OF LOSHY HILL (A folklore retold by BoSt) The Dragon of Loshy Hill or Nunnington dragon is a legendary beast from the folklore of Yorkshire, England. This dragon had a terrible temper and a voracious(rapacious) appetite for meat; resultantly, wherever he went, he waylaid death and devastation in his path. Unfortunately, non of…
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KNUCKERS IN FLOLKLORE
KNUCKERS IN FLOLKLORE The most famous Knucker lived, according to legend, at Lyminster. The Knucker apparently caused a lot of suffering (woe), consuming large amounts of local livestock and even villagers, and so it was decided to slay the monster dragon. A number of different legends recount how this was done. One version has the…
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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…
