.: Calling The Dragon :.

Calling the Dragon

Commentary

Dragons generally are not visible to the human eye, although there are a few exceptions. Along the desert highways of Northern Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, you can clearly see dragons within the stone mountains, both in the distance and close to the roadway.

How is this possible? you might ask.

Eons ago, our plane shifted, along with that of the dragon. This circumstance brought about the axis
displacement of the Earth, resulting in the incursion of the
Ice Age. When the planes shifted, they caused a "rift" which trapped many of dragon kind within our world, captured forever within the many layers of sandstone, and most are still there for the world to see, if only we would.

To the true dragon lover, these poor creatures can still be "felt" within their stony graves; theirpower still there, leading the seeker along the "ley lines," also known as "dragon energy lines" to those of us who utilize their power.

The ancient Celts, Scotts and Norsemen knew of the power of the dragon, clearly, as you can find the mighty dragon depicted all throughout their literature, artistry and cultures. The Chinese, Japanese, Europeans (both east and west), Central and South American cultures, African and Middle Eastern worlds respectfully and reverently dealt with the dragon. Indeed, they still do to this day.

To the Chinese, the five-fingered dragon is known as the "royal" dragon, and is most high among their dragon kind. To the Norse, the copper, gold and bronze dragons were revered as superior dragon kind due to their dealings with these dragons. The red or black dragon was placed at the bow of their enormous ships, and used as the bulkhead to scare away all evil sea-going influences, both physical and spiritual. The Celts had dealings

What About the Vikings?

The Vikings were venturesome seafarers and raiders from Scandinavia who spread through Europe and the North Atlantic in the period of vigorous Scandinavian expansion (AD 800-1100) known as the Viking Age. From Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, they appeared as traders, conquerors, and settlers in Finland, Russia, Byzantium, France, England, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Greenland. Their artwork, religion and history features dragons richly throughout.

For many centuries before the year 800, such tribes as the Cimbrians, Goths, Vandals, Burgundians, and Angles had been wandering out of Scandinavia. The Vikings were different because they were sea warriors and because they carried with them a civilization that was in some ways more highly developed than those of the lands they visited. Scandinavia was rich in iron, which seems to have stimulated Viking cultural development. Iron tools cleared the forests and plowed the lands, leading to a great increase in population. Trading cities such as Birka and Hedeby appeared and became the centers of strong local kingdoms. The Viking ship, with its flexible hull and its keel and sail, was far superior to the overgrown rowboats still used by other peoples. Kings and chieftains were buried in ships, and the rich grave goods of these and other burial sites testify to the technical expertise of the Vikings in working with textiles, stone, gold and silver, and especially iron and wood. The graves also contain Arab silver, Byzantine silks, Frankish weapons, Rhenish glass, and other products of an extensive trade. In particular, the silver kufic (or cufic) coins that flowed into the Viking lands from the caliphate further stimulated economic growth. Viking civilization flourished with its SKALDIC LITERATURE and eddic poetry, its runic inscriptions, its towns and markets, and, most of all, its ability to organize people under law to achieve a common task--such as an invasion.

Expansion was apparently propelled by the search for new trading opportunities and new areas in which to settle the growing population. By the end of the 8th century, Swedish Vikings were already in the lands around the Gulf of Finland, Danish Vikings were establishing themselves along the Dutch coast, and Norwegian Vikings had colonized the Orkney and Shetland islands.

During the 9th century they expanded beyond these three bases, arriving first as rapacious raiders (looting the treasures of monasteries, for example, and capturing slaves for sale in the Middle East) but soon establishing themselves on a more permanent basis. Swedes called Rus or Varangians established fortified cities at Novgorod and then at Kiev, creating the first Russian state, and traded down the great rivers of Russia to Byzantium and Persia. Norwegian Vikings established kingdoms in Ireland, where they founded Dublin about 840, and in northwestern England. They settled Iceland and colonized Greenland in the 10th century and founded the short-lived North American colony called VINLAND in the early 11th century. Great armies of Danes and Norwegians conquered the area called the DANELAW in England, overthrowing all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms except King Alfred's Wessex. They attacked cities in France, Germany, the Low Countries, and Spain and, in 911, seized control of Normandy in France, where their descendants became known as the NORMANS.

After conquering and settling foreign lands, the Vikings came under the cultural influence of the conquered peoples. Originally pagan worshipers of Thor and Odin, many became Christians, and during the 10th century they brought Christianity back to Scandinavia.

The process of conquest slackened during the 10th century as civil wars raged in Scandinavia. Out of these wars emerged powerful new kingdoms with great new fortresses, including TRELLEBORG in Denmark. Soon armies of a renewed Viking age were sailing forth. In 1013, SWEYN of Denmark conquered all of England. His son, CANUTE, built an empire that included England, Denmark, and Norway.

By the second half of the 11th century, however, the emergence of stronger political systems and stronger armies in Europe, the development of new types of ships, and the redirection of military endeavor by the Crusades brought the Viking Age to an end. So the very Christianity they converted to in trust, brought about the end of their whole civilization, and their loved and worshipped dragon became a creature of "evil" to the Catholic Church.

And the Chinese?

During the middle years of the Shang dynasty (c.1300 BC). The system consisted of 2 groups of ideographs, the 12 branches and the 10 stems, which were combined in couples, odd to odd and even to even, to form an endlessly repeating cycle of 60 units. About the time of Christ's birth well. The Chinese year, which consisted of 12 lunar months, was from time to time adjusted to the solar year by the addition of an intercalary month. The 7-day week was introduced about AD 1200. During the Han dynasty each branch was matched with an animal name, producing the series: rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, cock, dog, and pig. In the cyclical round of years, 2000 will again, be the year of the Dragon. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, which occurs between January 21 and February 19. New Year is traditionally a time of celebration in China in which the Dragon is most reverently featured and adored.

More On Chinese Dragons Here.

Do They Believe In Dragons In India?

The earliest development of Indo-European mythology for which evidence is plentiful comes from the Indian Rig-Veda, compiled probably at the end of the 2d millennium BC by the Aryans, who had overrun northern India. At this time the high god was Varuna, the overpowering master of knowledge and magic, presiding over the changing spectacle of the universe. Often associated with him is Mitra, the sun-god, who takes the part of humankind, establishing laws and contracts and ensuring the well-being of society. The most important god of the Rig-Veda, however, is Indra, the warrior. These three, together with a large number of lesser gods, are Adityas, the children of the boundless goddess Aditi, perhaps an ancient mother of earth. Against the Adityas stand the Danavas, the children of Danu (the restrainer), the most important of whom is the great dragon Vritra. After many combats, trials, and treaties, Indra, the chosen champion of the Adityas, destroys Vritra with his thunderbolt, thus freeing the cosmic waters and making possible the creation, over which Varuna and Mitra will preside.

These are just a few examples of dragons in the literature and
mythology of the world. There are many thousands more, to be sure.

How Do I Know I'm Ready To Call A Dragon?

The answer to that one is very simple...if you have to ask the question, then you are not ready. When chosing a dragon, you must remember that THEY choose YOU, and not vice versa. Your dragon will feel towards you, in time, as a soul mate, much like a spouse, and great care should be taken in dealing with and caring for the spiritual and emotional needs of your dragon. Some are born with a guardian dragon; usually the children of more "aware" parents who utilize dragon energies in their daily lives. However, you can request of a dragon to "become" your guardian/companion. I have given you a brief history of the peoples who have worshiped and lived among dragon kind, only to familiarize you with their customary and usual ways, however, you are not bound to any routine when dealing with dragons or their energies.

When I stated at the beginning of this section that dragons are not usual visible to the human eye, I realized then that needed more clarification. Dragons are felt, heard, sensed and even on rare occasions, smelled. You KNOW your dragon is there, as you can feel his presence. If you are already a magick user, then you are adept and comfortable with the use of imagination along with psychic "feelings." If you are not, then do NOT deal with the dragon without MUCH reading, studying, and an intense love
in your heart of magick and the dragon.

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Calling the Dragon
Commentary
Dragons generally are not visible to the human eye, although there are a few exceptions. Along the desert highways of Northern Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, you can clearly see dragons within the stone mountains, both in the distance and close to the roadway. How is this possible? you might ask. Eons ago, our plane shifted, along with that of the dragon. This circumstance brought about the axis displacement of the Earth, resulting in the incursion of the Ice Age. When the planes shifted, they caused a "rift" which trapped many of dragon kind within our world, captured forever within the many layers of sandstone, and most are still there for the world to see, if only we would. To the true dragon lover, these poor creatures can still be "felt" within their stony graves; theirpower still there, leading the seeker along the "ley lines," also known as "dragon energy lines" to those of us who utilize their power. The ancient Celts, Scotts and Norsemen knew of the power of the dragon, clearly, as you can find the mighty dragon depicted all throughout their literature, artistry and cultures. The Chinese, Japanese, Europeans (both east and west), Central and South American cultures, African and Middle Eastern worlds respectfully and reverently dealt with the dragon. Indeed, they still do to this day. To the Chinese, the five-fingered dragon is known as the "royal" dragon, and is most high among their dragon kind. To the Norse, the copper, gold and bronze dragons were revered as superior dragon kind due to their dealings with these dragons. The red or black dragon was placed at the bow of their enormous ships, and used as the bulkhead to scare away all evil sea-going influences, both physical and spiritual. The Celts had dealings
What About the Vikings?
The Vikings were venturesome seafarers and raiders from Scandinavia who spread through Europe and the North Atlantic in the period of vigorous Scandinavian expansion (AD 800-1100) known as the Viking Age. From Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, they appeared as traders, conquerors, and settlers in Finland, Russia, Byzantium, France, England, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Greenland. Their artwork, religion and history features dragons richly throughout. For many centuries before the year 800, such tribes as the Cimbrians, Goths, Vandals, Burgundians, and Angles had been wandering out of Scandinavia. The Vikings were different because they were sea warriors and because they carried with them a civilization that was in some ways more highly developed than those of the lands they visited. Scandinavia was rich in iron, which seems to have stimulated Viking cultural development. Iron tools cleared the forests and plowed the lands, leading to a great increase in population. Trading cities such as Birka and Hedeby appeared and became the centers of strong local kingdoms. The Viking ship, with its flexible hull and its keel and sail, was far superior to the overgrown rowboats still used by other peoples. Kings and chieftains were buried in ships, and the rich grave goods of these and other burial sites testify to the technical expertise of the Vikings in working with textiles, stone, gold and silver, and especially iron and wood. The graves also contain Arab silver, Byzantine silks, Frankish weapons, Rhenish glass, and other products of an extensive trade. In particular, the silver kufic (or cufic) coins that flowed into the Viking lands from the caliphate further stimulated economic growth. Viking civilization flourished with its SKALDIC LITERATURE and eddic poetry, its runic inscriptions, its towns and markets, and, most of all, its ability to organize people under law to achieve a common task--such as an invasion. Expansion was apparently propelled by the search for new trading opportunities and new areas in which to settle the growing population. By the end of the 8th century, Swedish Vikings were already in the lands around the Gulf of Finland, Danish Vikings were establishing themselves along the Dutch coast, and Norwegian Vikings had colonized the Orkney and Shetland islands. During the 9th century they expanded beyond these three bases, arriving first as rapacious raiders (looting the treasures of monasteries, for example, and capturing slaves for sale in the Middle East) but soon establishing themselves on a more permanent basis. Swedes called Rus or Varangians established fortified cities at Novgorod and then at Kiev, creating the first Russian state, and traded down the great rivers of Russia to Byzantium and Persia. Norwegian Vikings established kingdoms in Ireland, where they founded Dublin about 840, and in northwestern England. They settled Iceland and colonized Greenland in the 10th century and founded the short-lived North American colony called VINLAND in the early 11th century. Great armies of Danes and Norwegians conquered the area called the DANELAW in England, overthrowing all the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms except King Alfred's Wessex. They attacked cities in France, Germany, the Low Countries, and Spain and, in 911, seized control of Normandy in France, where their descendants became known as the NORMANS. After conquering and settling foreign lands, the Vikings came under the cultural influence of the conquered peoples. Originally pagan worshipers of Thor and Odin, many became Christians, and during the 10th century they brought Christianity back to Scandinavia. The process of conquest slackened during the 10th century as civil wars raged in Scandinavia. Out of these wars emerged powerful new kingdoms with great new fortresses, including TRELLEBORG in Denmark. Soon armies of a renewed Viking age were sailing forth. In 1013, SWEYN of Denmark conquered all of England. His son, CANUTE, built an empire that included England, Denmark, and Norway. By the second half of the 11th century, however, the emergence of stronger political systems and stronger armies in Europe, the development of new types of ships, and the redirection of military endeavor by the Crusades brought the Viking Age to an end. So the very Christianity they converted to in trust, brought about the end of their whole civilization, and their loved and worshipped dragon became a creature of "evil" to the Catholic Church.
And the Chinese?
During the middle years of the Shang dynasty (c.1300 BC). The system consisted of 2 groups of ideographs, the 12 branches and the 10 stems, which were combined in couples, odd to odd and even to even, to form an endlessly repeating cycle of 60 units. About the time of Christ's birth well. The Chinese year, which consisted of 12 lunar months, was from time to time adjusted to the solar year by the addition of an intercalary month. The 7-day week was introduced about AD 1200. During the Han dynasty each branch was matched with an animal name, producing the series: rat, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, cock, dog, and pig. In the cyclical round of years, 2000 will again, be the year of the Dragon. The Chinese year begins with the second new moon after the winter solstice, which occurs between January 21 and February 19. New Year is traditionally a time of celebration in China in which the Dragon is most reverently featured and adored. More On Chinese Dragons Here.
Do They Believe In Dragons In India?
The earliest development of Indo-European mythology for which evidence is plentiful comes from the Indian Rig-Veda, compiled probably at the end of the 2d millennium BC by the Aryans, who had overrun northern India. At this time the high god was Varuna, the overpowering master of knowledge and magic, presiding over the changing spectacle of the universe. Often associated with him is Mitra, the sun-god, who takes the part of humankind, establishing laws and contracts and ensuring the well-being of society. The most important god of the Rig-Veda, however, is Indra, the warrior. These three, together with a large number of lesser gods, are Adityas, the children of the boundless goddess Aditi, perhaps an ancient mother of earth. Against the Adityas stand the Danavas, the children of Danu (the restrainer), the most important of whom is the great dragon Vritra. After many combats, trials, and treaties, Indra, the chosen champion of the Adityas, destroys Vritra with his thunderbolt, thus freeing the cosmic waters and making possible the creation, over which Varuna and Mitra will preside. These are just a few examples of dragons in the literature and mythology of the world. There are many thousands more, to be sure.
How Do I Know I'm Ready To Call A Dragon?
The answer to that one is very simple...if you have to ask the question, then you are not ready. When chosing a dragon, you must remember that THEY choose YOU, and not vice versa. Your dragon will feel towards you, in time, as a soul mate, much like a spouse, and great care should be taken in dealing with and caring for the spiritual and emotional needs of your dragon. Some are born with a guardian dragon; usually the children of more "aware" parents who utilize dragon energies in their daily lives. However, you can request of a dragon to "become" your guardian/companion. I have given you a brief history of the peoples who have worshiped and lived among dragon kind, only to familiarize you with their customary and usual ways, however, you are not bound to any routine when dealing with dragons or their energies. When I stated at the beginning of this section that dragons are not usual visible to the human eye, I realized then that needed more clarification. Dragons are felt, heard, sensed and even on rare occasions, smelled. You KNOW your dragon is there, as you can feel his presence. If you are already a magick user, then you are adept and comfortable with the use of imagination along with psychic "feelings." If you are not, then do NOT deal with the dragon without MUCH reading, studying, and an intense love in your heart of magick and the dragon.
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