

Soft Science Fiction or Science Fantasy
Definition Generally, when differentiating fantasy from science fiction, a very simple key is used: if it is pre-modern, it is […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 7 – Korean and Vietnamese
This is the final part of my series on dragons. Korean Mythology Korean dragon or yong has many similarities to […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 6 – Japanese
Much of Japanese dragon mythology is an amalgamation of native legends with those from China, Korea and India. The style […]

Collections: The Universal Warrior, Part I: Soldiers, Warriors, and…
Originally posted on A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry:
This is the first part of a three part (II, III) discussion of an idea I…

Are Dragons Evil, Part 5 – Chinese
Chinese dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. Dragon is yang, and complements a yin […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 4 – Germanic and West European
Germanic and Norse Mythology In German and Norse mythology dragons typically appear as monstrouous serpents, sometimes with wings and legs […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 3 – Slavic
In Slavic languages, dragon is called “zmaj” (Croatian, pronounced as “zmay”) or variations thereof – zmej (Russian), zmij (Ukrainian), smok […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 2 – Ancient Mediterranean and Middle East
Greek Mythology Dragons in Greek mythology are ambivalent. They are very often antagonists, but are much less often outright evil. […]

Are Dragons Evil, Part 1 – Introduction and Bible
Introduction “Are dragons evil” is a question which is important for many religious people, but may also interest those who […]
Collections: The Universal Warrior, Part I: Soldiers, Warriors, and…
Originally posted on A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry:
This is the first part of a three part (II, III) discussion of an idea I…
Are Dragons Evil, Part 1 – Introduction and Bible
Introduction “Are dragons evil” is a question which is important for many religious people, but may also interest those who […]
Are Dragons Evil, Part 2 – Ancient Mediterranean and Middle East
Greek Mythology Dragons in Greek mythology are ambivalent. They are very often antagonists, but are much less often outright evil. […]
Are Dragons Evil, Part 3 – Slavic
In Slavic languages, dragon is called “zmaj” (Croatian, pronounced as “zmay”) or variations thereof – zmej (Russian), zmij (Ukrainian), smok […]
Deciphering Visions in the Mirror of Galadriel
Then there was a pause, and after it many swift scenes followed that Frodo in some way knew to be […]
Soft Science Fiction or Science Fantasy
Definition Generally, when differentiating fantasy from science fiction, a very simple key is used: if it is pre-modern, it is […]
Are Dragons Evil, Part 7 – Korean and Vietnamese
This is the final part of my series on dragons. Korean Mythology Korean dragon or yong has many similarities to […]
Are Dragons Evil, Part 6 – Japanese
Much of Japanese dragon mythology is an amalgamation of native legends with those from China, Korea and India. The style […]
Are Dragons Evil, Part 5 – Chinese
Chinese dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. Dragon is yang, and complements a yin […]