Dragons and Dragon Lore

by Ernest Ingersoll

Overview

This classic book contains a comprehensive study of the mythology of the dragon on a world-wide scale, and will make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447481096
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	04/18/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

Table of Contents

	Introduction	v
	Contents	ix
	Illustrations	x
I	Birth of the Dragon	13
II	Wanderings of the Young Dragon	28
III	Indian Nagas and Draconic Prototypes	42
IV	The Divine Spirit of the Waters	51
V	Draconic Grandparents	67
VI	The Dragon as a Rain-God	74
VII	Korean Water and Mountain Spirits	88
VIII	"The Men of the Dragon Bones"	93
IX	The Dragon in Japanese Art	100
X	The Dragon's Precious Pearl	110
XI	The Dragon Invades the West	118
XII	The 'Old Serpent' and His Progeny	130
XIII	Welsh Romances and English Legends	141
XIV	The Dragon and the Holy Cross	164
XV	To the Glory of St, George	181
	Bibliography	197
	Index	201