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| Sweet & Cuddly Drake the Dragon Crochet Pattern |
Dragons are mythical creatures, yet are adored by children as if they were real. They are legendary creatures who have become real to us through myths
from many cultures and now through modern songs and stories. The world
of fantasy art and film has made the dragon a familiar being.
It is interesting that what are essentially 'reptiles', (such as snakes and lizards... 'scaly' and not particularly attractive), continue to be so popular.
Note: Drake the Dragon crochet pattern pictured above can be found in the Etsy Shop of MojiMojiDesign.
Bring a Chinese Dragon into your home in the form of a vinyl wall decal sticker.
Put it on the living room wall as an interesting accent to your decor.
Or place it in a kid's room for any child interested in dragons.
Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy role-playing game, first came out in 1974. Today it is recognized by many as the beginning of modern role-playing games. Commonly known as D&D, the game has fascinated players young and old.
When my youngest son was just 8-years-old, he and his two best friends spent hour upon hour playing D&D. I liked the idea of the game because it relied on a child's imagination and the use of social and cognitive skills such as basic math and logic. The boys consider the game just a lot of fun!
My grown up daughter told me just last night on the phone that she played D&D Sunday afternoon in a Dungeons & Dragons group she recently joined. No matter your age, role-playing games can be exciting.
I love this darling dragon handmade wooden puzzle. It's hand cut from Poplar by
Don and Roz Fraley of Versailles, Indiana. It is a 6 piece "Baby Dragon in Egg" Puzzle that measures approximately 6" high, 4.5"
wide and about 3/4" thick. It can stand on its own or can be laid flat
on its side. Because all the pieces are interlocking, it can be picked
up and turned upside down without falling apart if you don't lay it
forward or backwards.
This dragon puzzle can be seen, along with their many other wooden puzzles, including lots of variations of dragons, along with wooden toys and gifts in their Etsy shop called From Tree to Art.
Happiness is a having a dragon for any occasion. This gift guide for dragons shows you a few you can enjoy on Dragon Day.... or any day!
It is interesting that what are essentially 'reptiles', (such as snakes and lizards... 'scaly' and not particularly attractive), continue to be so popular.
Note: Drake the Dragon crochet pattern pictured above can be found in the Etsy Shop of MojiMojiDesign.
Two different cultures have told us tales of dragons.
- One is called the European Dragon and comes from European folk stories in Greek and Middle Eastern mythologies.
- The second is the Chinese Dragon from traditions of East Asian countries such as Japan and Korea.
European Dragons of Folklore
- In ancient times, European dragons were thought to be 'evil', although in more modern times they are described as being very intelligent with magical powers.
- Dragons are often shown as a huge fire-breathing, scaly and horned dinosaur-like creature, with leathery wings, four legs and a long muscular tail.
- Dragons are said to live in rivers or underground caves. They are usually described as having hard or armoured hide, and are rarely described as flying, despite often pictured with wings.
European Dragon Pendant
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| Wood European Dragon Scroll Saw Necklace |
This European Dragon Pendant
is the handcrafted creation of Susan from Missouri. It is hand cut from
wood with a scroll saw, sanded smooth, and finished with a urethane
gel. The dragon pendant is 1-1/2" high, 2" wide and 1/4" thick.
Susan has many talents, as seen throughout her Etsy Shop she calls "Ooh, Look, It's a Rabbit". In addition to her beautifully made wooden toys and other scroll work, she offers handmade jewelry, crocheted stuffies and her own original crochet patterns.
Susan has many talents, as seen throughout her Etsy Shop she calls "Ooh, Look, It's a Rabbit". In addition to her beautifully made wooden toys and other scroll work, she offers handmade jewelry, crocheted stuffies and her own original crochet patterns.
Chinese Dragon
- Chinese dragons can take on human form and are usually seen as kind.
- The five-clawed dragon was a symbol of the Chinese emperors.
- Dragon costumes, usually moved about by several people, are a common sight at Chinese festivals.
- The Chinese dragon is associated with rainfall and bodies of water.
Put it on the living room wall as an interesting accent to your decor.
Or place it in a kid's room for any child interested in dragons.
"Here Be Dragons"
It
was believed that early cartographers described dangerous or unexplored
territories with this phrase in Latin, in imitation of the medieval
practice of putting 'sea serpents' in blank areas of maps.
"Here Be Dragons"
It
was believed that early cartographers described dangerous or unexplored
territories with this phrase in Latin, in imitation of the medieval
practice of putting 'sea serpents' in blank areas of maps.
"Lived By the Sea..." Dragons resemble serpents and reptiles.
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Sea Serpent Greeting Card by Brian_Simes |
Playing with Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy role-playing game, first came out in 1974. Today it is recognized by many as the beginning of modern role-playing games. Commonly known as D&D, the game has fascinated players young and old.
When my youngest son was just 8-years-old, he and his two best friends spent hour upon hour playing D&D. I liked the idea of the game because it relied on a child's imagination and the use of social and cognitive skills such as basic math and logic. The boys consider the game just a lot of fun!
My grown up daughter told me just last night on the phone that she played D&D Sunday afternoon in a Dungeons & Dragons group she recently joined. No matter your age, role-playing games can be exciting.
Puzzling Dragons
The fire-breathing dragon from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit - In the Form of a Jigsaw Puzzle!
Handmade Baby Dragon Wooden Puzzle
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| Wooden Baby Dragon in Egg Puzzle |
This dragon puzzle can be seen, along with their many other wooden puzzles, including lots of variations of dragons, along with wooden toys and gifts in their Etsy shop called From Tree to Art.
Dragon Day
Happiness is a having a dragon for any occasion. This gift guide for dragons shows you a few you can enjoy on Dragon Day.... or any day!
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(c) Wednesday Elf. Article written on 1/13/16. Updated on 1/15/2025
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