Dragon Archive
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - One of the prominent and often invoked dragon-kings in Japanese mythology is Ryujin (Ryūjin). As the deity of the sea, he embodies the voracious
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - This legend is devoted to Cadmus, who in Greek mythology was the legendary Phoenician hero and founder of Boeotian Thebe, husband of Harmony, and one
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Beowulf's name has a power because it belongs to one of the most revered heroes among English-speaking cultures, with his tale enduring through
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists who have been involved in the renovation of the royal castle of Villers-Cotterêts have stumbled upon a unique ancient treasure. The Château
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Snallygaster legend is very old and long-lived. The first sightings of this giant, fearsome bird took place in the 1730s. Later, there
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ziz is a giant bird found in Hebrew cosmogony and a creature that belongs to the celestial sphere. Its head touches the sky,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During excavations in the basement of the Courtauld Gallery in London, UK, archaeologists were amazed to unearth the remains of a medieval cesspit
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Chinese Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Lao Tzu (Laozi or Lao-tze), known as the Old Master, was an ancient Chinese philosopher, almighty sage, creator of Taoism and author of
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Ancient artifacts discovered at Birka offer valuable information about Vikings’ daily life. By examining several of the objects unearthed at Birka, one can
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Although the historical authenticity of St. George’s existence has long been a subject of controversy, he remains an important figure in the history
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many intriguing legends surround Melusine (Melusina), a daughter of Pressina. Melusine was a charming water fairy and a fictional figure in a well-known European
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Myths and legends of dragons were common among ancient people. Today we can find many places that have been named in memory of dragons that were once
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Ancient Symbols
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The red dragon on the national flag of Wales is most often associated with the battle standard of King Arthur and other ancient Celtic
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Depictions of the mysterious giant Piasa bird can be found on a limestone bluff overlooking the Mississippi. Native American legends tell this creature
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Everyone who came in contact with the magical ring Andvaranaut died and Fafnir should have known better than kill his father and steal the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vishap stones represent one of the more interesting mysteries of Armenian archaeology. Vishaps are menhirs (large carved stones) that date back to 2000 BC.
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Ancient History Facts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Vikings were the lords of the oceans. One of the main reasons behind the Vikings' success in reaching distant lands lies in
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