Unique Dragon Gifts

Dragon gifts are popular with those who love this legendary animal which exists in the folk lore of many cultures.

The dragon is seen as a powerful and awesome creature capable of wreaking havoc when it unleashes dreaded fires from its mouth. It is especially featured in stories set in Medieval times in Western cultures.

The dragon is also very popular among the Chinese. It is one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac and is an important aspect of Chinese culture. During Chinese New Year,the Chinese dragon dance is very much part of the New Year festivities as it symbolizes good luck as well.

Decorative bookends can be used effectively as part of the home decor. Very functional to keep books tidy, they can contribute to the overall theme of the home.

Flank your books on these mythical creatures and other books on mythology with these bookends. Fascinating detail of the dragon's neck and scales with fangs gleaming in the light.

Bookends are really useful in any home to display books anywhere. They have been used for centuries. One of the first bookends was just in the form of a simple sheetmetal and was originally patented in 1877 by William Stebbins Barnard.

Dragons are creatures that feature in the myths of many cultures. The two most familiar interpretations about these legendary creatures are the European dragons which are related mainly to Greek and Middle Eastern mythologies and the other are the Chinese dragons.

European dragons are more often depicted as having wings while the Chinese dragon resemble large snakes. Dragons are often associated with wisdom - being wiser than humans - and longevity. They often possess supernatural powers or magic and capable of human speech.

Toscano Design offer some of the very best statues for the garden and also other historical statues. For those who love the Medieval theme, you can decorate your home with dragon and gargoyles sculptures and figurines.

One of their most famous gargoyle is the Spitting Gargoyle of Notre Dame Cathedral Statue. It is one of the hundreds of gargoyles which decorate the Gothic Cathedral in Paris.

Modern stories often depict the dragon as an intelligent creature who can talk and who possess magical powers. In stories, a dragon's blood is supposed to have magical properties like in the opera, Siegfried. More on the European dragons at Wikipedia

The legend of Saint George and the dragon is well known in Italy. There are many more stories of dragons and their dragon slayers.

The dragon dance like the lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture most often seen during festive celebrations. In the dance, a team of up to 50 people carry the dragon on poles. The dance mimics the movements of this river spirit in a sinuous and undulating manner. The movements symbolize the historical roles of the dragon displaying power and dignity. The dragon dance is a highlight of the Chinese New Year celebrations at China towns all over the world.