Name: Dragons and Dragon Lore
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Author: Ernest Ingersoll

About This Book

I became intensely interested in Dragon Worship and the Dragon Myth during my recent journey in China and Mongolia in support of the Central Asiatic Expeditions of Roy Chapman Andrews. Especially, in the royal city of Peking appears the apotheosis of the Dragon in every conceivable form of symbolism and architecture. The Dragons leading up to the steps of the temples and palaces of the Manchu emperors, and the superb dragon-screen guarding the approach to one of the royal palaces, are but two of

Our Review

This comprehensive exploration of dragon mythology offers readers a fascinating journey through the cultural significance and symbolic power of these legendary creatures across civilizations. Drawing from firsthand research in China and Mongolia, the book examines dragon worship traditions, architectural symbolism, and mythological origins with scholarly depth. The vivid descriptions of Peking's royal palaces and temple complexes showcase how dragon imagery permeated imperial power structures and spiritual practices throughout Asian history.

Its blend of anthropological fieldwork with mythological analysis provides concrete examples from the author's expeditions alongside broader cultural interpretations. Readers interested in comparative mythology, Asian studies, or the intersection of folklore and power will find particularly rich material in the detailed observations of dragon screens, temple guardians, and imperial symbolism. The book ultimately reveals how these mythical beasts became enduring symbols of authority, protection, and cosmic order across Eastern and Western traditions.