Dragon

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TopicNew Age / Esoterics

TopicSocial Sciences

AuthorJulien d'Huy

PublisherDunod

Tracing the Origins of a Global Myth

Do dragons exist? The legendary creature, often depicted today with wings and breathing fire, has fuelled human stories across the globe since the Palaeolithic era. How can we explain the omnipresence of this motif across time, continents, and cultures? And, more concretely, where do dragons come from?

Drawing on scientific methods, mythological sources, and archaeology, the author embarks on a quest to uncover the origins of dragons. Following the trail of the most widely represented figures, the author traces their roots back to the period of human migration out of Africa (around 100,000 years ago) and tracks their movement, which mirrors the major stages of human settlement. While the author quickly reveals that dragons are, at their core, nothing more than serpents, the question remains: how did our perception of the serpent evolve over time to transform it into the dragon we know today? Through the history of dragons, the history of peoples and cultures over three millennia also begins to take shape.

– Myth or reality: the history of the most iconic and enduring mythical creature of all time. A widely shared symbol in popular culture.
– A monumental investigation: three millennia of the history of peoples and major migrations.
– A work destined to become the definitive reference, written by an author who is a leading authority on the subject.

Readership: History enthusiasts, lovers of mythology, and those fascinated by the history of dragons. Also ideal for fans of science fiction and fantasy.