Dragon Mythology

The most popular mythological creature in the human imagination, dragons have provoked fear and fascination for their lethal venom and crushing coils, and as avatars of the Antichrist, servants of Satan, couriers of the damned to hell, portents of disaster, and harbingers of the last days. Here are accounts spanning millennia and continents of these monsters that mark the boundary between the known and the unknown.

Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. Troy is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, their lovers, and their mortal enemies all burn bright in Fry's compelling prose. This volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.

The northern mountain village offers protection from the threat of dragons, but is a difficult place, especially for a misfit like Jason Dreshen. His days are spent hunting for food for his family, praying for warmth, and trying to hide his strange silver eye that grants him dragon sight. When a stranger visits during the local Freedom Festival searching for a different kind of dragon, everything changes.

Tyler Blackwood is definitely not making it to work on time. When he steps into the path of a speeding car, he’s whisked away by a flaming bird to a perilous realm of shapeshifters and magic straight out of ancient myth. He’d always wished for a chance to redo his life—but not like this. Immediately kidnapped by monsters, Tyler is rescued by Kalistratos, a ruggedly handsome rogue with the power to shift into a phoenix. Sticking by his savior’s side—even if Kalistratos wants nothing to do with him—is the only way he’s going to find a way back home. And it’s the only way ...

From #1 Amazon bestselling author, J.R. Rain, and New York Times bestselling author, H.P. Mallory, comes the “Dragon’s Birthright” trilogy of dragon shifter romances! THE GOOD DAUGHTER (Book 1) Five years ago, I was banished from my father’s kingdom even though I was his favorite of his three daughters once upon a time. Then my father lost his mind, and with no one else willing to take care of him, I took the responsibility upon myself. We’ve been running ever since. My two sisters, each queen of their own bordering territories, want ownership of my father’s lands, and they’ll...

Discover the captivating world of Greyhawk! Introducing "Legends of Greyhawk," an extraordinary eBook that invites you on a thrilling journey through the legendary tales, myths, and wonders of this mesmerizing campaign setting! With an incredible lineup of 30 chapters, this enchanting tome is a treasure trove for both long-time fans and newcomers to the realm of Greyhawk. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Dive deep into the lore and unearth hidden secrets, legendary heroes, and powerful deities that have shaped this iconic world. Explore the spellbinding history of the Great ...

Dunbar-Ortiz adroitly challenges the founding myth of the United States and shows how policy against the Indigenous peoples was colonialist and designed to seize the territories of the original inhabitants, displacing or eliminating them. And as Dunbar-Ortiz reveals, this policy was praised in popular culture, through writers like James Fenimore Cooper and Walt Whitman, and in the highest offices of government and the military.

Never step in a fairy ring. Those sweet little mushroom rings that seem so harmless are actually patches of Fairy bleeding over into our world. Under Council Law, these rings are pieces of Fairy, and anything that happens within them are outside of Extinguisher jurisdiction. So, when humans start disappearing and a connection is made to fairy-rings, the Human Council's hands are tied. The Extinguishers can't protect humans who willingly enter Fairy... but Ambassador Seren Firethorn can. Seren is called in to investigate, and what begins as a case of missing persons progresses into something...

In a realm where shadows wield extraordinary power, one woman's heart may hold the key to saving two kingdoms. Melynn has always been an outcast in her village, whispered about as the witch in the woods. But when a mysterious stranger appears in her garden, she's thrust into a perilous journey that will challenge everything she thought she knew about magic, love, and her own destiny. Ryland is a man of secrets, fleeing the dark kingdom of Caligo and its tyrannical ruler. In Melynn's quiet strength, he finds a refuge he never expected. Together, they must face dragons, mythical beasts, and ...

Dragons of Arandor Arandor A world of hostile kingdoms. Ruled by rulers whose power rests on the fearsome dragons that obey them. But their kingdoms face a danger that surpasses anything that has ever threatened their lands before. For rumor has it that the dawn of the White Dragon, the Eater of Worlds, has come to destroy the world. No army is said to be able to counter this threat. No hero with the ability to slay the beast. Only the Order of the Brakan has the knowledge to prevent the end of the world. However, the once feared warrior order has been stripped of its power and is being ...

Just as Tyler's romance with his alpha phoenix boyfriend starts to ignite, he's attacked by a shadowy entity hell-bent on tearing him away from his newfound love. He's back in his old life on Earth, where there's no more magic, no more omegahood, and no more mystery pregnancy. He's a normal human again. But something dangerous has followed him through the portal to his world. Tyler and Kalistratos must fight their way back into each other's arms and the realm where fatherhood awaits. Can they prevail, or will the pursuing darkness break their Chosen bond forever? *** This is part 2 of The ...

The Bock Saga is the story of mankind as passed down through the generations of the Bock family, whom, according to Ior Bock, was the keeper of an ancient oral tradition that sheds light on the time period from the beginning of prehistory -- also called "Paradiset" -- to the present time. It begins with the first two people dwelling on this earth and ends with the untimely and tragic death of Ior Bock in 2010. It covers a huge time span and an enormous number of events have taken place since then. The Bock Saga narrates this all in great detail. It is, in short, an enormous story…

To claim her, he must tell her things she can’t imagine ... A grieving woman ... Devastated by loss and divorce, Everly needs a fresh start. When she answers an ad for a nanny, she finds herself living with an impossibly hot man called Kian and caring for his sweet baby girl, Ember. A dragon prince ... Kian knows, the instant he meets Everly, that she’s his mate. He also knows that no matter how much he longs to tell her the truth, he can’t reveal his secrets to this unsuspecting human. Instead of confessing that he’s an alien refugee from another planet, he tries to give her ...

Jha Ramandem experienced a whirlwind tour of Scotland and Paris on his long overdue return to India. In Amritsar, India, he took care of unfinished business and paid his respects to his sister’s resting place, under the Banyon tree. The last place he saw his little sister. Jha's world was turned upside down during his trip when his best friend, Rusty Collins, disappeared. He had to help find him. He traveled to Siberia, where, after rescuing his friend, he encountered the legendary creature Lusud-Khan, the monster of Lake Baikal. He must place all his trust in the creature and the icy ...

For as long as Princess Aiko could remember she had one destiny, to be sacrificed to the dragon spirit of the dark lands to ensure the safety of her people and everyone who loved her has tried to move heaven and earth not to let it happen. But Aiko holds a secret, she wishes to go because only she understands why the dragon calls to her and why she will only find freedom in his fire. (Adaptation of the maiden sacrifice dragon tales ) Martini Blu is a pen name of Author Marsha Gomes-Mckie

Dragon shifters and their mates heat up the pages in these sweltering romances. Pierce A group of dragons traveled from Scotland to the New World a millennium ago to guard a treasure that none could know of. Their homes and lives are hidden from the world of humans and supernatural beings. Until Pierce saves the life of a woman during an avalanche. And now he’s put the entire legacy on the line. Jasmine isn’t your average girl. She’s a part of the fae. And now some damned dragon gave her his blood to heal her. Didn’t he realize that dragon’s blood is toxic to the fae? His dragon ...

Book 1: Indulge in the crazy, mystical, mythical aspects of Chinese folklore. You will listen about the most basic background information, the setting, the time period in which these tales were created, and so much more.

The Shadow's hold has grown strong over Shiloh. For many long years, the Bright Immortals have waited, and at last Ram has allowed them to intervene. At their behest, Simeon crafts the Singing Stone, and Isolde goes back into the Shadow to call the Children of the Morning to freedom, to light. But the Wolf is cunning and his allies have made ready. War is coming for Isolde's sister, Rosalyn, for faithful Orin, for Eve and Merrick, and the few remaining warriors who refuse to be silent. Will they find the strength to stand against the last and greatest assault of the Dark Immortals?

Lythlet and her only friend Desil are shackled to a life of debt and poverty that she fears they will never escape. Desperate for money, they sign up as conquessors: arena combatants who fight sun-cursed beasts in the seedy underworld of the city. Match-master Dothilos is initially enamored of Desil’s brawling reputation, but after seeing Lythlet lead the pair to triumph with her quick cunning, he takes her under his wing, scorning Desil. Ambition takes root in Lythlet’s heart as a life of fame and wealth unfolds in her imagination.

Jason spends his time trying to protect Dragon Haven and understand the dragon misfits now that he has prevented Lorach from using them. He searches for more misfits, but quickly learns he won't be able to save them all. When word of an attack on the Dragon Guard suggests Lorach is renewing their attempt to destroy the rebellion, Jason leaves to investigate. What he finds changes everything he knows about the misfits. Saving the dragons means risking everything he's gained. If he fails, the rebellion will fail and Dragon Haven will fall.