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Brian Jeong Computers 8 December 2010

Dragons. Brian Jeong Computers 8 December 2010. Table of Contents. What are Dragons? Dragons in Greek Mythology Types of Dragons Modern Depictions Dragons in Modern Media Bibliography. What are Dragons?. Legendary reptilian creatures Features in myths of many cultures. Ladon

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Brian Jeong Computers 8 December 2010

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  1. Dragons Brian Jeong Computers 8 December 2010

  2. Table of Contents • What are Dragons? • Dragons in Greek Mythology • Types of Dragons • Modern Depictions • Dragons in Modern Media • Bibliography

  3. What are Dragons? • Legendary reptilian creatures • Features in myths of many cultures

  4. Ladon Hundred headed dragon Guarded the golden apples Hydra Nine heads that grew two when cut Had immortal head made of gold Colchian Dragon Guarded the Golden Fleece at Colchis Medea helps Jason steal the Fleece Dragons in Greek Mythology

  5. European dragons Ancient creature of the earth element Have underground lair Usually evil Chinese dragons Can take on human form Usually seen as benevolent Popular in China Five-clawed dragon = Chinese emperors’ symbol Types of Dragons

  6. Modern Depictions • Inspired by Medieval art in 20th century • Frequent theme • symbols of sin • nature force, fighting against man

  7. Dragons in Modern Media • Fantasy novels • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien • Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling • Dragonriders of Pern • Farmer Giles of Ham

  8. Bibliography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragons_in_Greek_mythology

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