Brian Jeong Computers 8 December 2010
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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
Dragons in Greek Mythology
• 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
Types of Dragons
• 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
Modern Depictions
• Inspired by Medieval art in 20th century
• Frequent theme– symbols of sin – nature force, fighting against man
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
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragons_in_Greek_mythology