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Fury Of The Dragon by Marisa E. Martínez Pérsico found by SunKat
The similitude or associations of dragons with the fishes go back to a legend that tells that a fish-carp jumped on the “mythical door of the dragon” and it became this fantastic animal; in fact, several cascades and waterfalls of China are considered possible places where the Door of the Dragon is located. History is used as an allegory of the impulse and the effort necessary to surpass obstacles and to achieve success. This same allegory was taken advantage of and used recently by Japanese anime, when the dragon Shiryu -one of the characters in Saint Seiya- faces the challenge to modify the course of the stream of a cataract located in the region called the Five Ancient Peaks.
An alternative hypothesis suggests that the first Chinese dragons were species of crocodile. Specifically, the Crocodilus Porosis, an ancient and huge animal. It is known that the crocodiles detect climatic changes like the pressure of the air and that they can perceive when rains will happen. This could have been the origin of the mythical qualities attributed to the dragon to control weather, especially the rain. In addition, there are evidences of the veneration to crocodiles in Mayan, Babylonian, and Indian civilizations.
During the Han dynasty the appearance of the dragon was characterized with the following attributes:
A serpent-like body
Fish tail and scales
Horns over the head similar to a male stallion
Face of camel
Two pairs of eagle claws
Bull ears
Tiger paws
Demon eyes
A flaming pearl underneath his chin
Also supernatural powers are attributed such as the capacity to disguise themselves as silkworms; to become an enormous being able to cover the sky; to fly between clouds; to hide themselves in the water; to roll on fire; to turn invisible or to become a brilliant light that shines in the dark.
Sometimes, the dragon acquires anthropomorphic qualities. According to diverse legends, it can become a human being dressed in the suit of a king who conserves his face of dragon but uses a crown.
Finally, there exist nine classes of represented famous dragons in the Chinese art and Eastern Literature.
They are:
Tianlong: the celestial dragon
Shenlong: the spiritual dragon
Fucanglong: the dragon of the hidden treasures
Dilong: the underground dragon
Yinglong: the winged dragon
Jiaolong: the dragon with horns
Panlong: the dragon with tail, inhabitant of the waters
Huanglong: the yellow dragon, born from the Luo River
The Imperial dragon.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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