brian jeong computers 8 december 2010
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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