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Dragon Pictures
Among All the Kinds of Serpents,
There is None Comparable to the Dragon.
- Edward Topsell, 1658







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I love Dragons, have for many, many years. Anything to do with Dragons
appeals to me. I have so many Dragon pieces of art and statues I have
no idea where to put them!
I
am also writing some novels about Dragons and should have them done
sometime this year, and they will be published, even if I self=publish
through a digital on-demand print service. I will offer them for sale
on this site.
Dragons
have always held a special place in my heart. When I visited Loch Ness,
I always felt that she was a Dragon. Too bad she was asleep when I arrived
there...ah well.
So if you
are into Dragons, read on and enjoy!
My Favorite Dragon Movies
1. Dragonheart - 1996
The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying knight must cooperate
to stop an evil king who was given partial immortality.
Perhaps the best Dragon movie of all time! Sean connery does an incredible
job as the voice of Draco in this fun filled, humorous and poignant
"tail" of the last Dragon.
Bowen (Dennis Quaid) portrays a knight of a corrupt king who, shortly
after his death and the injury of the king's son Einon (David Thewlis),
goes on a rampage against the Dragon who was supposed to heal Einon.
Bowen now believes the Dragon has corrupted Einon and gives up his knighthood
to be come a Dragon slayer.
Draco (Sean Connery) meets up with Bowen in a dual and after a long
battle and stalemate, they decide to make their new partnership work
to their advantage.
I have to admit, Dina Meyers as Kara, was the first time I had a crush
on this actress! She plays a great part, being the feisty daughter of
a slave, and the love interest to Einon, whom she despises.
If you ever have to see one Dragon movie, this is it!!
2. Reign of Fire - 2002
A brood of fire-breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins
setting fire to everything, establishing dominance over the planet.
Now granted, this is a movie about "bad" Dragons, but considering
the special FX, the cast and the overall story line, it rocks!
Matthew McConaughey as Denton Van Zan is literally pumped up as a reckless
and angry Marine bound and determined to defeat the Dragons at all costs!
His role in this movie is very different than anything he has done prior,
and I didn't even know it was him until the credits rolled!
The destruction and feeding frenzy of the Dragons that are reborn from
the Earth, makes for a hard and deadly life for those who survive over
the next twenty years. Christian Bale plays the leader of a survival
group in England who is tortured over the thought that the Dragons being
released is his fault. Definitely a watcher!
3. Dragonslayer - 1981
A King has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it,
and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone...
Even though this was made in the early eighties, this film is all about
the magick, wizardy and Dragons of olde. It is well worth watching,
and the battle of magickal beings is right up there with Lord of the
Rings, in my opinion.
The tale of an old, grumpy Dragon terrorizing a kingdom, and the wizard,
apprentice and townspeople who stand up to Her. It's gritty, dark and
the Dragon is not interested in being noble, benevolent or sharing Her
land with the kingdom. Both Her and the wizard know, their time is done.
Next time you see this one on TV, tune in!!
My Favorite Dragon Authors
Anne Mccaffrey
Dragon Riders of Pern (any)
Katherine Kerr
Of Blood and Fire (any)
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Information on Dragons
Dragons have been around for
thousands of years. Living in our dreams, our fantasies, our hopes and
our lives and in our very world....yes....even today !
If you look carefully around you, they are everywhere, in assorted colors,
shapes, sizes and types.
I have more information on
Dragons on my website. Check it out!
DragonFeed
Ode
to the Dragons
By John Alex Golden
Your beauty surpasses that of anything on Earth
Your strength that of ten-thousand knights
Agile are your wings of power
Gliding you across the night sky
Your wisdom is inequaled by man
No magic can ever defeat you
You are the greatest of all beings
And yet also the most hunted
You are the Dragons, the mighty ones
The most wonderful of all creatures
And a world without you, in life or spirit
Is a world more deprived than any other.
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