Download or read book Demons and Dragons written by Alice Peebles and published by Hungry Tomato ™. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supernatural fiends and fire-breathing tormentors loom large in myth and folklore, grabbing animals and people to satisfy their huge appetites. They turn the world of humans topsy-turvy with terror. But who would be the hardest to defeat in battle? Which one reigns supreme? Meet the top ten most powerful and fearsome of these mythical beasts, including: ? a seven-headed dragon ? the fire-breathing son of a dwarf king ? disembodied heads that haunt graveyards ? a giant snake-woman Find out about each demon or dragon's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms.
Download or read book Dragons written by R D Villam and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where myth and legend intertwine, where dragons reign supreme as both gods and demons. "Dragons: Tales of the Gods and Demons" takes you on an epic journey through ancient and medieval times, exploring the powerful roles these awe-inspiring creatures have played in shaping human culture and belief. In the East, dragons are revered as wise and mighty deities. From the Chinese Long, who commands the rains and rivers, to the Japanese Ryūjin, the sea dragon god who protects sailors, these dragons embody balance and prosperity. Meanwhile, in the West, dragons often symbolize chaos and destruction. Encounter the primordial chaos dragon Tiamat of Babylonian mythology, and Nidhogg, the Norse dragon gnawing at the roots of Yggdrasil. Traverse the Mediterranean and meet the nearly invincible Hydra, slain by Hercules, and the vigilant Greek dragon Ladon. Journey to the Americas and discover Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity of the wind and learning, guiding humanity through cycles of enlightenment. In the Middle East, face the monstrous Leviathan and the disease-spreading Persian dragon demon Dahak. "Dragons: Tales of the Gods and Demons" is more than a collection of myths; it is a profound exploration of the human psyche, revealing dragons as both protectors and destroyers, reflecting life's complexities and contradictions. These timeless stories shed light on universal themes of power, fear, and transformation, offering a glimpse into the cultures and beliefs of those who told them. Whether you are a lifelong enthusiast or new to dragon lore, this book will ignite your imagination and deepen your appreciation for these legendary creatures. Welcome to a realm of dragons, gods, and demons. May their tales captivate and enlighten you, leaving you with a sense of the profound mysteries at the heart of our shared mythic heritage.
Download or read book The Dragons Duel written by Johnathon Daugherty and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dragons’ Duel: A Kaemouri Legend By: Johnathon Daugherty The Dragons’ Duel follows the story of siblings Kayah and Sakuris Kaemouri, who were orphaned at childhood when their hometown was destroyed in an event known as the “Great Destruction.” Growing up in a war-torn Japan, they must now learn to cope with things such as growing up, falling in love, confronting the past, and protecting their future.
Download or read book Dragons and Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Dragons written by Scott G. Bruce and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two thousand years of legend and lore about the menace and majesty of dragons, which have breathed fire into our imaginations from ancient Rome to Game of Thrones A Penguin Classic The most popular mythological creature in the human imagination, dragons have provoked fear and fascination for their lethal venom and crushing coils, and as avatars of the Antichrist, servants of Satan, couriers of the damned to Hell, portents of disaster, and harbingers of the last days. Here are accounts spanning millennia and continents of these monsters that mark the boundary between the known and the unknown, including: their origins in the deserts of Africa; their struggles with their mortal enemies, elephants, in the jungles of South Asia; their fear of lightning; the world’s first dragon slayer, in an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns; the colossal sea monster Leviathan; the seven-headed “great red dragon” of the Book of Revelation; the Loch Ness monster; the dragon in Beowulf, who inspired Smaug in Tolkien’s The Hobbit; the dragons in the prophecies of the wizard Merlin; a dragon saved from a centipede in Japan who gifts his human savior a magical bag of rice; the supernatural feathered serpent of ancient Mesoamerica; and a flatulent dragon the size of the Trojan Horse. From the dark halls of the Lonely Mountain to the blue skies of Westeros, we expect dragons to be gigantic, reptilian predators with massive, bat-like wings, who wreak havoc defending the gold they have hoarded in the deep places of the earth. But dragons are full of surprises, as is this book.
Download or read book Demons and Dragons written by Sean M. Pummill and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: aLet me begin; my story starts at the beginning of timea]a Man, demon, dragon, each a different being but all intertwined. Neon is the leader of a group of protectors called the Dragon Masters of the nine planes of earth, twelve warriors created to destroy the demons that should never have walked the planet. In a battle through the ages these two groups clash in an epic tale known in full only to Fate. As the Dragon Masters fight against the Demon King who rules six of the nine planes that make up our world, they learn what it means to be true heroes. Each fighting against the odds, each fighting with guilt, love, death, power, and each searching for a way to stop a seemingly unstoppable army of evil. Neon leads and fights as one of these warriors with his second in command DaArtagnan and tries to overcome and destroy the powerful demons who almost rule our world. They do everything in their power to protect the creations of an unknown higher power. Is it possible that the secrets kept, the lessons learned, the battles fought, or the rules that are broken will be enough to ensure the Dragon Mastersa victory over evil or will it all be for naught? aWe will fight and we will succeed.a Promises. aGuilt always seems the most powerful weapon one can wield against himself.a Pain. aPromise youall come back to me.a Love. aIt is time to wage war openly once more; no more small battles or failed assassination attempts!a War!
Download or read book The Dragon Image and Demon written by Hampden C. DuBose and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Demon Haunted World written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace “A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.”—Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World “Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing.”—The Washington Post Book World “Compelling.”—USA Today “A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity.”—The Sciences “Passionate.”—San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
Download or read book Legend of the White Dragon Legends Legacies Destiny written by M. Nilles and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three complete novels now in one volume! Darkness is unleashed. Demons awaken and feed on life. Packs of C'Lupuc--the abominable wolf-human servants of the Darklord--emerge from their hiding, ready to serve their master once more. The numbers of the Red Clan increase, and their master awakens. The Second Race cannot defeat them alone. Will the First Race return from their exile to fight side-by-side with the m'athêrred rî Lûmea, the descendants of those who pursued them from their once great cities? Only one can unite those who would serve the Light, but will Gilthiel be too late? As an infant, he has the power to change the hearts of men with a touch, but he is far from ready to battle dark forces. A world hangs in the balance, caught between two forces at war... BONUS: Full Appendices included
Download or read book Legend of the White Dragon written by Melanie Nilles and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2010-11-13 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darkness is unleashed.Demons awaken and feed on life. Packs of C'Lupuc--the abominable wolf-human servants of the Darklord--emerge from their hiding ready to serve their master once more. The numbers of the Red Clan increase, and their master awakens.The Second Race cannot defeat them alone. Will the First Race return from their exile to fight side-by-side with the m'athêrred rî Lûmea, the descendants of those who pursued them from their once great cities? Only one can unite those who would serve the Light, but will Gilthiel be too late? As an infant, he has the power to change the hearts of men with a touch, but he is far from ready to battle dark forces.A world hangs in the balance, caught between two forces at war...
Download or read book The Dragon in the West written by Daniel Ogden and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of how the image and idea of the dragon has evolved through history How did the dragon get its wings? Everyone in the modern West has a clear idea of what a dragon looks like and of the sorts of stories it inhabits, not least devotees of the fantasies of J. R. R. Tolkien, J. K. Rowling, and George R. R. Martin. A cross between a snake and some fearsome mammal, often sporting colossal wings, they live in caves, lie on treasure, maraud, and breathe fire. They are extraordinarily powerful, but even so, ultimately defeated in their battles with humans. What is the origin of this creature? The Dragon in the West is the first serious and substantial account in any language of the evolution of the modern dragon from its ancient forebears. Daniel Ogden's detailed exploration begins with the drakōn of Greek myth and the draco of the dragon-loving Romans, and a look at the ancient world's female dragons. It brings the story forwards though Christian writings, medieval illustrated manuscripts, and the lives of dragon-duelling saints, before concluding with a study of dragons found in the medieval Germanic world, including those of the Anglo-Saxon Beowulf and the Norse sagas.
Download or read book Dragons written by Doug Niles and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-18 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastic collection of draconic tradition! Since the Bronze Age, people have been fascinated, enchanted, and even frightened by tales of mystical dragons. With this book, you will unravel the history and mystery behind these serpentine beasts with folklore, mythology, and poetry from every tradition in the world. From the Slavic Zmey Gorynych, bearing its three fire-breathing heads, to J.R.R. Tolkien's Smaug, who laid entire towns to waste, the thrilling stories surrounding these fierce monsters are sure to captivate anyone who has ever dreamed of running into one during his or her travels. Whether you're interested in exploring the history and culture or just want to learn more about your favorite types of dragons, the legendary tales in this book will transport you to a time when these mythical creatures ruled the land, sea, and sky. Complete with hundreds of imaginative illustrations, Dragons reveals the magnificent beauty of these mesmerizing creatures as well as their terrifying power over civilizations.
Download or read book Dragons Gods Spirits from Chinese Mythology written by Tao Tao Liu Sanders and published by Hachette Children's Books Australia. This book was released on 1981 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Twelfth Demon Mark of the Wolf Dragon written by Bruce Hennigan and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2012 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book two in this engaging series brings back Jonathan Steel to explore the legend and lore of vampires and the power of cults to control the lives of people.
Download or read book Legend of the Highland Dragon written by Isabel Cooper and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She wasn't looking to claim the heart of a dragon, but when this bluestocking goes toe-to-toe with a brooding, broken Highland warrior, she'll find just how easy it is for him to make her burn. In Victorian England, gossip is often as precious as gold. But the Highlanders are a more mysterious bunch—and if anyone found out what Stephen MacAlasdair really was, he'd be hunted down, murdered, his clan wiped out. As he's called to London on business, he'll have to be extra vigilant?especially between sunset and the appearance of the first evening star. Mina just wanted to find out more about the arrogant man who showed up in her employer's office. She never thought the stranger would turn into a dragon right in front of her. Or that he'd then offer her an outrageous sum of money to serve as his personal secretary. Working together night and day to track a twisted monster, Mina will come to see a man in love is more powerful and determined than any dragon.
Download or read book Super Explosive Demon Story written by Hajime Kanzaka and published by Central Park Media. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through painstaking research, Lina Inverse has found the root of all evil in the world... and it all has to do with the mysterious metal known as Orihalcon. Thieves, bandits, and mages from everywhere want to get their hands on this mystical element, and only Lina and her swordsman companion Gourry stand between the powerful substance and the certain destruction of the world. Can our heroes find out all of the secrets of Orihalcon - before they are destroyed by the greedy forces which surround them? And who... or what... is the mysterious blue-skinned sorcerer known only as Zelgadis?
Download or read book Legends written by Kit Bladegrave and published by . This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysterious dragons. Hot demons. Fierce witches. Powerful shifters. Enigmatic elves. Secret councils. Forbidden alliances. The Dragon Reign Saga is just starting. Kate now knows what she is. She knows what she has to do. But she’s stuck between a Forrest, a dragon shifter prince and Craig, a half-demon bastard. And they’ve got a mystery to solve and a world to save. The problem is: emotions. There are too many of them and they are conflicting! Join Kate, Craig, and Forrest on their journey of adventures. Beware: Cliffhangers, violence can be found in this serial series of swicked action-packed fantasy, hot dragons, and fierce witches.
