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Dragons are among the most ancient symbols of power.

By: Jeff Bronson

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In part one I endeavor to reveal an insight into dragon lore found in early cultures. Afterwards we will flow into how dragons can be entwined with modern culture.

Throughout various civilizations the mighty dragon is a beast of fabled proportion. In many cultures, the facade of these beasts is many, however their importance holds a common thread. In modern day, many of us embellish our person with the countenance of dragons, to impart their traits of projection and radiance. Some people into the fantasy genre commonly accumulate dragon figurines, which can symbolize the vigor of a dragon.

Unlike in the East, the Western personification of dragons are seen as harbingers of destruction, instead of the final guard of the hidden treasure of widsom. Cultures such as the Norse utilized the image of the dragon as their figurehead, carving dragons into the heads of their ships and placing them on crests and shields.The advent of the Christian religion further feed into the negative viewpoint of dragons and deemed them evil Satanic entities.

However, in the East and even in some Western societies, including Celtic, Gnostic, Alchemy, and Draconic Wicca, dragons represent a supreme being.Offering hope, bravery, and virtuous luck, the whimsical winged beast is said to denote the essence of nature and impart a innate power to bend or transform attributes.Legend often presents dragons as the protectors of the “flaming pearl,” a gem symbolizing spiritual perfection. You will often see this pearl in dragon figurines and dragon collectibles. Celtic dragons occasionally are shown in a closed loop circular position wiht their tail pointing into their mouth, signifying the cyclical nature of existence. Perfect is represented as a circle, in most occult sects, including Paganism, due to the embodiment of transformation and eternity. Dragons are known to to represent wisdom on the Etheric and Astral planes.

Dragons can be characterized as terrorizing in our contemporary literature and movies. Fire-breathing beasts that originate roadblocks in our lives and that threaten to swallow our little children. Dragons worn with the more Western beliefs imply strength and freedom and independence, but not usually an intention of malice. Often times, seeing the sign of a dragon should now invoke within us a feeling of vigor and protection, rather than fear.

Dragon representations make potent amulets. Good luck can be beckoned if wearing a talisman close to our person - thereby all negative influences will be driven away. Besides just at night under your pillow or bedding, your amulet can be adorned at all times, or whenever a surge of inspiration is needed!

The significant dragon will show itself in current society in part two of this series.

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Jeff Bronson is the owner of Obscuria.com, a darkly unique Gothic shop. Obscuria offers a quality selection of dragon figurines and dragon collectibles, and many custom made, exclusive in the U.S items.

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