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Mythical Dragon Gate Protects Home
In Dublin, Ireland, stands an estate reminiscent of old folklore, complete with its own dragon! Of course, dragons are mythical creatures, so this home only has a dragon made of steel which acts as its gatekeeper. The property, known at Harlech … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, art, dragon, Dublin, engineering, folklore, Gate, Home, Ireland, Mythical, Protect, steel
The Rare Ground Pangolin -
The Ground Pangolin is one of four species of pangolin found in Africa. They have a body length between 50 and 60 cms (20 – 23.5 inches), a tail length between 40 and 50 cms (16 – 20 inches) and they weigh … Continue reading
Zahhak The Ancient Iranian Dragon
Zahhak is an evil figure in Iranian mythology, evident in ancient Iranian folklore as Aži Dahāka, the name by which he also appears in the texts of the Avesta. In Middle Persian he is called Dahāg or Bēvar-Asp, the latter meaning … Continue reading
The Gargoyles Of Notre Dame
What do you see when you look up to the top of the great cathedral of Notre Dame? You see monsters, half-man and half-beast. These demon looking creatures carved out of stone are called gargoyles. They are one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, demon, dragon, France, Gargoyles, monsters, Notre Dame, Paris
Afghan Dragon
Bronze dragon believed to represent Zoroastrian spirit Ahriman Afghanistan 1st century CE – Photographed : British Museum in London, United Kingdom. Camera: Fujifilm FinePix F30, f/4.5, 1/60 sec, 12.2mm, ISO 3200
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Tagged Afghan, Ahriman, British Museum, Bronze, dragon, Fujifilm, London, spirit, statues, United Kingdom, Zoroastrian
Mushussu, Dragon of Babylon -
Mushussu (also known as Mushhushshu or Sirrush) is the Dragon of Babylon and one of two animals depicted on the Ishtar Gate. It is depicted here on a kudurru (boundary stone) with divine symbols. This limestone kudurru dates back … Continue reading
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Tagged Babylon, dragon, Iraq, Ishtar Gate, kudurru, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mushussu, New York City, NY
Manticore
The manticore is a legendary creature similar to the Egyptian sphinx. It has the body of a red lion, a human head with three rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), and a trumpet-like voice. Other aspects of the creature … Continue reading
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Tagged creature, dragon, lion, Manticore, scorpion, sphinx
Dragon sculpture Lisbon, Portugal.
Dragon sculpture in the cloister of Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Hieronymites Monastery), Belém, Lisboa (Lisbon), Portugal. The Hieronymites Monastery (official name: Mosteiro da Santa Maria de Belém), located near the shore of Rio Tejo (Tagus river), is one of the most … Continue reading
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Tagged dragon, Lisbon, Portugal, sculpture, spiral
Bsilisk
Bsilisk (from the Greek word basiliskos – little king) is a legendary king of reptiles, attributed his ability to kill with just a look. A basilisk inspiratied many artists over the years, and from time to time is also developed.Pliny … Continue reading
The Tatzelwurm.
The Tatzelwurm is a dragon that lives in the Alps. The legendary animal goes by different names in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria, and descriptions sometimes include that the reptile has a cat-shaped head. Several sightings have been reported in the 21st … Continue reading
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Tagged and Austria, dragon, italy, lizard, Switzerland, Tatzelwurm, the Alps