Dragons and Dragon Lore By Ernest Ingersoll [1928]

Dragons and Dragon Lore

By Ernest Ingersoll

[1928]

St. George and the Dragon, Gustave Moreau, late 19th Century 

Dragons and Dragon Lore

By Ernest Ingersoll

[1928]

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This is a comprehensive study of the mythology of the dragon on a world-wide scale. Ingersoll deals with this archetypal beast in the lore of India, Korea, Japan, China, Wales, as well as the English legend of St. George. Anyone wishing to study dragons will find this a treasure-trove of information on the subject.

Title Page

Introduction

Contents

Chapter One: Birth Of The Dragon

Chapter Two: Wanderings of the Young Dragon

Chapter Three: Indian Nagas and Draconic Prototypes

Chapter Four: The Divine Spirit of the Waters

Chapter Five: Draconic Grandparents

Chapter Six: The Dragon as a Rain-God

Chapter Seven: Korean Water And Mountain Spirits

Chapter Eight: ''The Men of the Dragon Bones''

Chapter Nine: The Dragon in Japanese Art

Chapter Ten: The Dragon's Precious Pearl

Chapter Eleven: The Dragon Invades the West

Chapter Twelve: The 'Old Serpent' and his Progeny

Chapter Thirteen: Welsh Romances and English Legends

Chapter Fourteen: The Dragon and the Holy Cross

Chapter Fifteen: To the Glory of Saint George