paper dragons.....

hmmm, I found some instructions on how to make paper dragon models online. it was simple, just print the pages and cut out the pics and put them together... I found it very amusing to me yesterday.

http://www.papermodelz.info/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/cute_dragon.jpg

this is a pic of the one that I did. (no, this is not a pic that I took, its the same model I made, and mine looks exactly like it) I think its so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dragon Runes

Dragon Runes are the creation of Lance Alan Dyas who also created a language known as Dragon Tongue. The Runes and the language are used in a roleplaying game.

Internal history

Dragon Tongue is rumored to be the oldest of all languages or the one true language from which all others descend, but this is in all likelihood merely poetic license. Dragons rarely speak but when they do they use this language. It is used by many mages who consider it a universal language of magic.

The language specifies the part of speech for a given root meaning, entirely by use of a suffix. The dragon language often combines multiple basic word meanings to form new words. Hence the word for spider might literally translate as many legged weaver. Dragons can take a long time to say things but when one is virtually immortal it is more important to be perfectly understood than concise.

Dragon Runes

Links

Lance Alan Dyas' website
http://www.dyasdesigns.com

More information about Dragon Runes
http://www.dyasdesigns.com/roleplay/DragonMagic.html

Last two posts put together.....

As the mythology of dragons in both cultures became shared through world travel, the line between the two images blurred, so that some Western representations, now show a definite eastern influence.

Today, the popularity of science fiction, and such role-playing games as Dungeons and Dragons, means that dragon figurines are a hot commodity. From pewter or other metal game pieces, to wood carvings, Chinese jade and crystal, the dragon has become a symbol of magic and mystery, a tangible piece of other worlds, that can be held in our hand, and admired for the exquisite craftsmanship put into every piece. Whether they are hand cast pottery, or hand-blown glass, dragon figurines add a splash of brilliance to a desktop, bookcase, or display pedestal, where they can rule over their kingdom.

Notable Dragons

• The Tarasque dragon-like monster of Tarascon, France, was charmed and led back into the city by St. Martha, where he was stoned to death by the people.
• Dragonroot, also known as Jack-in-the-pulpit. Used for medicinal purposes, but only after the root is dried. Taken internally while fresh it causes death by gastroenteritis.
• Leviathan, a biblical creature who has wrapped his body around the Earth, and holds its tail in its mouth, lest the Earth fall apart.

Western

In Western culture, the dragon developed a very different persona, which many aficionados claim is misinterpretation of the tales in which their stories are told. Where Eastern dragons are perceived as good and benevolent, western dragons are all fire, and flinging their tails about, and biting heads off. In reality, if you read a broad range of literature from both hemispheres, you’ll find that eastern dragons sometimes took a notion to be bad characters, and in the west, there are dragons whose whole existence was to serve and protect a kingdom, or prince, and they display the most sterling qualities of loyalty and sacrifice.

Part of the reason it is so hard to define what constitutes a dragon, is the wide variance in their physical images. In Eastern culture the dragon started out as an elongated, almost serpentine creature, usually, but not always showing four shortened legs, and a spaded tail. They were covered in scales, had a crest on the head, and were brightly colored in many hues. In Western culture, the traditional image of the dragon is of an almost reptilian animal, usually green, with wings like a bat, and breathing fire. Some also have feathers. Which is likely what leads to confusing dragons with gryphons (leonine in the hind quarters and raptor-like in the front quarters) and the phoenix (a mythical bird).

Eastern.....

In Eastern culture, the dragon represents the essential forces of Nature. While Emperors consulted them as revered advisors, they did not always follow that advice, and consequently the dragons’ anger would either produce storms and floods though the clouds they breathed out, or such things as water shortages, when they beat their tails about, and emptied lakes and rivers. A dragon’s celestial breath, known as sheng chi, bestows warmth from the sun, wind from the ocean, soil from the Earth, and water from rain.

The number nine figures in many aspects of dragon worship in Chinese culture, for example, the nine ways in which they are shown:

• On the screws of fiddles because they are said to like music
• On top of bells and gongs, because they call out loudly
• On the bottom of stone statues, since dragons can support heavy weights
• On the top of writing tablets, because dragons are fond of literature
• On bridges, because dragons are associated with water
• On the eaves of temples, because dragons guard against danger
• On Buddha’s throne, where dragons rest
• On prison gates, which represent trouble-making dragons
• On the hilt of swords, because dragons can slaughter their enemies

Back to Dragons...

The oldest culture in the world to utilize dragons in their mythology and beliefs, are the Chinese. For them, the dragon is a divine, mythical creature that brings good fortune, prosperity and bounty. It is the symbol of emperors and imperial rule, and its legends have shaped a good portion of modern Chinese culture.

The dragon is a positive force, and represents power, excellence, and striving for goals, as well as being a benevolent force, which radiates goodwill, good luck, and blessings. Shrines to them can be found in many places in China, usually near the sea, since Eastern dragons tended to be water creatures.

Dragostea Din Tei Lyrics

I love the song Dragostea Din Tei also known as the Numa Numa song.

These are the lyrics.

Dragostea Din Tei

Ma-ia hii
Ma-ia huu
Ma-ia haw
Ma-ia haha (x4)

Halo, salut, sunt eu, un haiduc
Si te rog, iubirea mea, primeste fericirea.
Alo, alo, sunt eu, Picasso
Tam Ba deep
Si sunt voinic Dar sa stii, nu-ti cer nimic.

Vrei sa pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

Vrei sã pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

Te sun, sã-ti spun, ce simt, acum
Alo, iubirea mea sunt eu, fericirea.
Alo, alo, sulverasi eu, Picasso
Ti-am dat beep si sunt voinic
Dar sã stii, nu-ti cer nimic.

Vrei sã pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

Vrei sã pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

Ma-ia hii
Ma-ia huu
Ma-ia haw
Ma-ia haha (x4)

Vrei sã pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

Vrei sã pleci dar nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Nu-mã, nu-mã iei, nu-mã, nu-mã, nu-mã iei
Chipul tãu si dragostea din tei
Mi-amintesc de ochii tãi.

"Normal" people.....

hmmm, this is random, but, have you noticed that not many people actually believe in dragons? Its wierd to me. I know they exist, and I know people who also know the same. But why doesn't the average person know them and respect them? It confuses me.... Are the modern world just too stubborn and into their own little world and their own beliefs about what exists and what doesn't that they can't respect the fact that they might not know everyting that exists. This really pisses me off. Everytime I here someone mock me for dragons or mock dragons themselves, I want to rip their narrow minded ignorant heads off!!!!!

Wikipedia Defination of a Dragon.

The dragon is a legendary creature of which some interpretation or depiction appears in almost every culture worldwide. The physical description and supposed abilities of the creature vary immensely according to the different cultures in which it appears. However, the unifying feature of almost all interpretations is it being a serpentine or otherwise reptilian onster (or at least possessing a serpentine/reptilian part or trait), and often possessing magical or spiritual qualities.

The two most familiar interpretations of dragons are either European dragons, derived from various European folk traditions, or unrelated Oriental dragons, derived from the Chinese dragon (lóng,龍,龙). The word "dragon" derives from Greek δράκων (drakōn), "a serpent of huge size, a python, a dragon" and that from δρακεῖν (drakein) aorist infinitive active of the verb δέρκομαι (derkomai) "I see clearly".

Elves

Yeah, I know I am going off my topic of Dragons, but I think that elves are very fasinating and interesting creatures. They are known for their pointed ears, (a dead give away for someone thats otherkin and part elf) their delicate bodies, immortality, and magical powers. Elves have very strong sences of taste, smell, hearing, and sight. They are quick and able to slip undetected through a lot of things. They are also great craftsmen. They make some of the most beautiful swords, bows and arrows, and other weapons. They are very skilled in using these weapons and often make them have magical qualities about the weapons. While some elves are attracted to the sea, others prefer the dark green of a deep wooded area. Elves prefer to stay undetected to the noraml human life, so if you come accross one, consider yourself lucky, for they don't have much to do with the human side of the world.

Otherkin

Otherkin are very interesting. They are usually some form of "fantasy" creature with a human body. Or they are half human, half creature. They sometimes possess gifts and abilities that full blooded humans don't have. For example: an otherkin that is part elf would have their sences working far more than full blooded humans. Their sence of smell, taste, hearing, and sight would be far stronger than that of pure humans. There is no definate way to find if someone is otherkin without knowing them really really well, and having earned their trust enough for them to tell you that they are otherkin.

Flyte

Dragons are known for their ability to fly. However, not all breeds of dragons can fly. People ask me a lot how they can fly. Well, they have a wing span that is in proportion to their size and they are very light. Their bones are like birds, they are porous, (have many holes). They also have a lot of movement in their wings so that they can beat fast and push more air down, lifting them up into the air.

Most dragons fly at altitudes where humans can't breathe. The higher up they are, the less affect gravity has on them, so they can fly with more ease.

Fyre

There are many different theorys about how dragons breathe fire. One is that they have a spark pouch in their jaw and their breath ignights the flint in the spark pouch, and so creates the flame.

Another theory is that they have different gasses or chemicals in their stomache and mouth and when they mix when the dragon breathes that creates a flame.

Yet another theory is that they have two stomaches. One they fill with meat and other food, and the other, they fill with bones or flamable substances so that when they make FYRE, their gasses in their stomaches catch the substances on fire and create a flame, which the breath blows out through the nose and mouth.

Yet another is that they have methane in their stomachs and when it mixes with another chemical it creats a flame, (its very like the second theory)

And yet another is that in their lungs there is a special type of bacteria that turns food into helium, this mixed with platinum licked off of deposits causes the helium to ignite and create a flame.

Like I said, there are many different theorys about how a dragon creates its flames. I dun know which ones are true or if any are, or if one theory only applies to one breed of dragon, and another, another. These are just theorys.

Dragons.

you are going to think I am crazy but thats for you to decide. I know Dragons exist I won't go into how I know this, but I do. There are many different kinds of dragons. You may ask how can they exist without us seeing them. well, the answer is simple. They hide. They are big yes, but they can hide from those whom they wish to remain hidden from. Its not easy to see these amazing creatures because in order to see them you have to believe that they exist. Not just say that you believe, but actually believe that they exist.