Dragon Collectables – The Persian Dragon
Oct 10th, 2009 by admin
Dragon collectables is a look at dragons from around the world. An examination of the differences and similarities. Are dragons descended from a single ancestor or do they fit into separate sub-species? We can sometimes use the everyday items that ancient peoples used to find clues, dragon sculpture, dragon figures, and dragon charms for example. People used these items for the magical properties and protections they contained.
I want to talk just a little about some dragon collectables that seem to have the least amount of information (or clues) of any that I have come across. The Persian Dragon, this dragon seems to be a cross between the Chinese (Asian) and the Western European. On the one hand, it has a long serpentine body, no wings, talons like a bird of prey, and a mane like a lion, it says, “Hey I’m Asian.” On the other hand, breathing fire and having a dislike of humans (except for lunch perhaps) puts the Persian Dragon in the Western European camp. If my memory of geology and history class have not failed me, the Persian Empire encompassed a vast amount of the lands that are pretty much located between Western Europe and China. That could explain the similarities. Stories told by the different travelers becoming meshed together over time. Or cross breeding of the domesticated pet dragons.
Dragon Collectibles found that Persian dragons whether in art or dragon sculpture, often have a single horn with two prongs or branches if you like. I also found that the Persian dragon has many faces, mostly the faces of the animals that you might find in that area. The animals peoples would see in their day to day life. Animal such as the horse, camel, and crocodile. The Persian dragons are said to be poisonous or have a poisonous bite. Much like that of the Komodo Dragon bite.
Could the Komodo Dragon be directly related to ancient dragons? You are invited to join my journey in search of dragon collectibles and see where it leads.