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Dragons -An Ancient Symbol of Power and Might!

In part one I endeavor to reveal an insight into dragon wisdom found in olden societies. Afterwards we will flow into how dragons can be entwined with present culture.

The dragon is a mighty, fabled creature of legend and lore that permeates numerous societies worldwide. While the vigor of a dragon is a constant in numerous societies, the look and impact is not. Today, of us adorn our bodies with dragons for their traits of good luck, well-being, and protection. Some people into the fantasy genre commonly amass dragon figurines, which can represent the strength of a dragon.

In the West, dragons were believed to bring hardships and devastation and often were the final guard of treasure and representations of greed. The Norse Viking civilizations reveled in the mark of the dragon as their figurehead, and often carved the image into the mastheads of their mighty ships and boldly marked them into various weaponry.Forever forced into the box of the evil and wicked, early Christians regarded dragons as Satanic, as a representative of "the adversary".
However, in the East and even in some Western civilizations, including Celtic, Gnostic, Alchemy, and Draconic Wicca, dragons embody a supreme being.Offering hope, valor, and virtuous luck, the whimsical winged beast is said to stand for the essence of nature and impart a innate power to bend or transform attributes.Legend often presents dragons as the guardians of the “flaming pearl,” a gem symbolizing spiritual perfection. Celtic dragons occasionally are represented in a closed loop circular position wiht their tail pointing into their mouth, representing 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 embody wisdom on the Etheric and Astral planes.

Dragons can be characterized as horrifying in our modern literature and movies. Fire-breathing beasts that give rise to roadblocks in our lives and that threaten to consume our little children. Dragons worn with the more Western thinking indicate might and freedom and independence, but not usually an intention of malice. Most of the time, when we see a dragon, it isn’t a symbol to fear, but one of protection.

Great amulets can be crafted if dragon images are employed in the ritual work. Worn nearby to our body, the talisman exudes protection, drives away malevolent forces, and attracts good fortune. You can wear your amulet all the time, or you can wear it when you feel you need it. You may also carry your amulet or sleep with it under your pillow-it depends on what you are seeking.

The influential dragon will show itself in contemporary civilization in part two of this series.

Article Source: http://www.e-learnet.org

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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