They appear in countless stories from around the world. Did these legendary beasts actually exist, or are they simply representational figures of fable?
According to mythologists, the earliest known reference to a dragon appeared in Babylonian mythology some 4,000 years ago. Since then, tales of these flame-throwing creatures have been discovered in nearly all corners of the world - from the Middle East and Asia to Europe and the Americas. In this in-depth program, academics from across the globe come together to examine the conflicting theories about the history of the dragon. Discover the important role dragons played in various religions - most notably, their symbolic presence during the medieval Christian crusades.
From the Hebrew story of Leviathan to the heroic dragon slayer Saint George, Ancient Mysteries explores the nature of these mythic beings that have haunted the human imagination for thousands of years.
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Upplagd i sortimentet: 15 Juli, 2006
