The Dragon in Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is full of dragons. In some form or other, dragons have been depicted throughout the written history of the world. The most well known, and best known among all dragons, is that of dragons from the Tarot. Dragons in Greek mythology have also taken the form of serpents, Centaurs, and goats. They are portrayed as powerful beasts that lived in the clouds, mountains, seas, and woods.

Many of the stories about dragons have become popular not only in Greece but throughout the world as well. In fact, many different legends have been told about dragons and their roles in Greek mythology. Here is a look at some of these.

The tale of dragons in Greek mythology is most likely the oldest story in the world. It has its roots in Egyptian and Assyrian mythology. It appears that the Egyptian gods of the sky to create a number of giant winged animals. These creatures were to guard the sky from evil spirits and bring down evil thunder. The Egyptian god of the sky, Seth, transformed these winged creatures into dragons.

Another form of dragons in Greek mythology is that of a serpent-like legendary creature. This serpent was called the Phosphorus serpent. A long story is said to go about how this giant serpent fell to earth and was transformed into a dragon. This story may have influenced the myth of dragons in ancient Egypt. This would be the reason that the Egyptian pharaohs surrounded their tombs with depictions of dragons.

The most popular of all dragons in Greek mythology are the dragons of the Tarot. In one story, a man named Hercules had to seek refuge with a woman who claimed to be the goddess of dragons because she could transform herself into a dragon. This was part of a ploy that the goddesses had for controlling Hercules’ marriage to Aphrodite. dragons in this story can also symbolize change or turmoil and the struggle with identity. It is also worth noting that dragons in Greek mythology do not always have to be fierce.

In modern times, dragons remain popular. Television shows, movies and video games still give us images of these mythical beasts. There are even numerous websites devoted to dragon artwork. Many dragon tattoo designs portray dragons in a positive light. The ancient Greeks and Romans had a great respect for dragons and many of the myths and stories associated with them.