Hello everyone! If you haven't guessed yet, although you probably have, this week we're going to be talking about dragons. And not just any dragon, but the Standard Western Dragon. This is the dragon that we all know and love. Well, not really. If you're from the west and are interested in dragons, this is … Continue reading Dragons Around the World: The Standard Western Dragon
Category: Folklore
The Cursed Dance
Hello everyone! I know this post isn't about dragons, and I apologize. I had a bunch of work assignments assigned for this week and I've been trying to participate in NaNoWriMo, so I'm still in the research phase of the article, which would be easier if there was more scientific research, but that's beside the … Continue reading The Cursed Dance
Intro To the Latest Series: Dragons Around the World
Hello, beloved readers! This week, I will be introduction a series of articles about dragons! Which are, like my favorite animal ever (except squirrels or cats), and one of my various obsessions (although most things that I write about are things that I am or have been extremely obsessed with at one point or another … Continue reading Intro To the Latest Series: Dragons Around the World
Mara’s Curse
So, for this week's post, I thought I'd share a poem that I've written for a fairy tale retelling that I've been working on based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Although I am aware that there are some good retellings of this fairy tale (like Jessica Day George's Princess of the Midnight Ball. Great book … Continue reading Mara’s Curse
Dragons and the Fae: Myths and Misunderstandings
I wrote this essay a long, long time ago for one of my writing classes. My writing has improved since then, but it is a fun essay, and I thought you might enjoy it. Happy Reading! *** As the knight rode up the hill, he watched the skies for the loathsome dragon. It had … Continue reading Dragons and the Fae: Myths and Misunderstandings