DRAGONS SEEM TO BE ACTIVE THESE DAYS

Don't let the dragons get you down. Seems that they are everywhere, sowing violence, disruption and anger all over the world.  It would seem a good idea to stay out of their flames. So I have been thinking about dragons. Just how much do we know of dragons?  So just for fun, I will share some information with you. Perhaps it will help us navigate these days of dragons, fire and violence. 

The dragon is a symbol of evil in the West and in Christian traditions. But in the Orient it is a positive symbol, a supernatural power giving wisdom, strength and hidden knowledge. In all traditions, dragons often represent untamed nature, power and chaos. But there is often a "good heart" that emerges within some dragons. For example, a white dragon might represent goodness and purity of heart.   

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