ster aker Ma 1 m 30 MODELS printed 2 instructions models (included) 28 online models 3D instructions SNAP-FIT SYSTEM Product code: CE301MM-A Online theory & activities Theory What we will learn Dragons are mythical beings, usually appearing in the mythology of several cultures around the world. There is a big diversity in their size and powers, though they have common reptilian-like features. One of their weapons is that they usually blow out fire. In countries like China and Meaning of word “Dragon” Description of Dragons Japan big celebrations for dragons are still organised. Do you want to know more about The word dragon comes directly from the A dragon is typically a monster of an the history of dragons? Have you wondered if ancient Greek “Drakones” or “Draconta”, enormous size with a reptilian nature. This is dragons ever lived on Earth? Which meaning to watch carefully at something. very common to almost all cultures. However, similarities did they share among different This explains why dragons were typically there are dragons whose size varies from mythologies? assigned as guards of precious treasures small to pet-sized or even miles long. Despite Dragons are famous for fire breathing abilities such as mountains of gold coins, jewels and their varying appearance, most dragons secrets. appeared in red or green color. Other This booklet of “DRAGONS EVOLUTION” contains a great deal of useful information and common characteristics were their red and amazing facts, so that you will learn all about dragons. Follow the building instructions, slanted eyes, long tails, claws and sharp contained in this booklet to build exciting models such as a pterosaur, a phoenix dragon, an teeth. Dragons are also famous for the elder dragon, a rhaegal dragon and a twinheaded dragon. Join this journey into the special powers they possessed. Depending legendary stories of dragons! on the culture, dragons might be super Did you know? powerful or very weak, friendly or aggressive, wise or dump with wings or not. The History of Dragons Dragons were much loved as mythological animals. They were It is not clearly known when dragons first presented as gigantic and powerful appeared in cultures but it is estimated to be snakes or reptiles. Also, they have around 4000 B.C. Dragons were thought to be appeared in mythology throughout animals living in dark and damp caves, on the ages and are especially popular mountain tops or in lakes. It is believed that in the culture of China. “The the invention of such monstrous creatures phoenix” is a dragon with wings and with super powers is due to the early five claws which was used as a discoveries of dinosaurs' fossils or even symbol for the emperors in China. bones from unknown animals of the past. The body of phoenix had various Stories with dragons appear in many colours, like sunset orange and different civilizations, all having their own yellow. significance. Dragons have appeared in a Dragon Symbolism variety of sagas with gods in ancient mythologies. During the time of Christopher Dragons are often used as symbols in the Colombus, when the majority of people cultures all over the world. Despite the fact thought the Earth was flat, dragons were that dragons of the Eastern countries had believed to hide on the Earth’s boundaries. quite similar physical characteristics from the This myth was busted after navigators Western, their symbolic representations are crossed the oceans and circumnavigated the different. This indicates the essential Earth finding no evidence of such creatures. differences among the two continents. The most significant difference is that Europeans had illustrated dragons as evil creatures, whereas Asian cultures regard them as China has a strong culture in dragons friendly beings. 01 02 Theory What we will learn Dragons are mythical beings, usually appearing in the mythology of several cultures around the world. There is a big diversity in their size and powers, though they have common reptilian-like features. One of their weapons is that they usually blow out fire. In countries like China and Meaning of word “Dragon” Description of Dragons Japan big celebrations for dragons are still organised. Do you want to know more about The word dragon comes directly from the A dragon is typically a monster of an the history of dragons? Have you wondered if ancient Greek “Drakones” or “Draconta”, enormous size with a reptilian nature. This is dragons ever lived on Earth? Which meaning to watch carefully at something. very common to almost all cultures. However, similarities did they share among different This explains why dragons were typically there are dragons whose size varies from mythologies? assigned as guards of precious treasures small to pet-sized or even miles long. Despite Dragons are famous for fire breathing abilities such as mountains of gold coins, jewels and their varying appearance, most dragons secrets. appeared in red or green color. Other This booklet of “DRAGONS EVOLUTION” contains a great deal of useful information and common characteristics were their red and amazing facts, so that you will learn all about dragons. Follow the building instructions, slanted eyes, long tails, claws and sharp contained in this booklet to build exciting models such as a pterosaur, a phoenix dragon, an teeth. Dragons are also famous for the elder dragon, a rhaegal dragon and a twinheaded dragon. Join this journey into the special powers they possessed. Depending legendary stories of dragons! on the culture, dragons might be super Did you know? powerful or very weak, friendly or aggressive, wise or dump with wings or not. The History of Dragons Dragons were much loved as mythological animals. They were It is not clearly known when dragons first presented as gigantic and powerful appeared in cultures but it is estimated to be snakes or reptiles. Also, they have around 4000 B.C. Dragons were thought to be appeared in mythology throughout animals living in dark and damp caves, on the ages and are especially popular mountain tops or in lakes. It is believed that in the culture of China. “The the invention of such monstrous creatures phoenix” is a dragon with wings and with super powers is due to the early five claws which was used as a discoveries of dinosaurs' fossils or even symbol for the emperors in China. bones from unknown animals of the past. The body of phoenix had various Stories with dragons appear in many colours, like sunset orange and different civilizations, all having their own yellow. significance. Dragons have appeared in a Dragon Symbolism variety of sagas with gods in ancient mythologies. During the time of Christopher Dragons are often used as symbols in the Colombus, when the majority of people cultures all over the world. Despite the fact thought the Earth was flat, dragons were that dragons of the Eastern countries had believed to hide on the Earth’s boundaries. quite similar physical characteristics from the This myth was busted after navigators Western, their symbolic representations are crossed the oceans and circumnavigated the different. This indicates the essential Earth finding no evidence of such creatures. differences among the two continents. The most significant difference is that Europeans had illustrated dragons as evil creatures, whereas Asian cultures regard them as China has a strong culture in dragons friendly beings. 01 02 Western and Eastern Dragons Races with Dragon Boats Western Dragons Eastern Dragons Boat racing ceremonies related to dragon worship dates back to more than 2000 years The Western dragons were typically huge and Eastern dragons were typically small in size ago. According to Chinese custom, it was heavy, with sharp claws and bat-like wings. with long bodies and horns. They used to live believed that such races would obtain Most of the times they had reptile features, silently near places with large amounts of prosperity and cultivation to the racers. The but in few cases they had fur or feathers. water. Also, Eastern dragons are found all goal was to cross the river and meet the Sometimes the dragons were dark colored but over Asia, particularly in China, Korea and dragon. The dragon's eyes should be opened always shiny. The ability to exhale fire was Japan. The dragon's body was constituted to release the good spirit and fight the evil. quite common to all western dragons. Most of from a blend of many different animals. For the stories say that dragons stayed into cold example a dragon could have the body of a and dark caves, filled with fire and water. They snake, the belly of a frog and the head of a were mostly used as frightening and camel. The term “Far East” dragons refers to Today dragon boat racing has evolved to an unfriendly monsters with lack of intelligence. the dragons of China, Korea and Japan. They international sport. Beginning in Hong Kong In some sagas they had the ability to speak were well respected and honored as in 1976, the race has become a tourist and communicate with humans. demigods. attraction. The boats which participate at the dragon race festival are colourful and decorated with various dragon elements. Boats feature carved dragon heads, long tails and are long enough to carry up to 20 paddlers. Did you know? How dragons could breathe fire? Among the 12 different zodiac According to the legends, dragons were constellations of the Chinese believed to eat other animals. The hard astrology, the dragon is one of bones of their victims could prove to be an Chinese Dragons Dragons from Japanese Mythology them. Each Chinese year is issue for digestion. So dragons had to grind assigned to a single constellation up their prey with rocks.