Episode 9: Exploring the fascinating world of Dragons
The information you can find in this episode:
Dragons have been a staple of fantasy and mythology for centuries.
Cultural representations of dragons vary across different continents.
Dragons can symbolize power, fear, and loyalty in literature.
The portrayal of dragons ranges from feral beasts to intelligent beings.
The Draconis Memoria by Anthony Ryan depicts dragons as hunted creatures.
In A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, dragons are powerful allies.
Winterlands by Barbara Hambly presents, first, dragons as villains that need to be defeated and then as uncomfortable allies.
Temeraire by Naomi Novik explores the relationship between dragons and their aviators during the Napoleonic Wars.
Heartstrikers by Rachel Aaron introduces a society where dragons can take human-like forms retaining the typical traits of dragons.