D is for...Dragons!

I couldn't write about fairy tales and not include Dragons! They're not included in a lot of fairy tales, but I still think they can be classed as fairy tale creatures.
Taken from 
http://teresamerica.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/gk-chesterton-fairy-tales-dragons.html
Taken from 
http://www.elfwood.com/~uta/Fairy-Tale-dragon-story.3309616.html
Taken from 
http://cutcaster.com/vector/100895571-Fairy-tale-image-with-dragon-1/

Ok, I had to add that last one because it's just so cute! I think dragons tend to pop up more in fantasy and quest-type stories, but I love the old cliché where Prince Charming has to save the Princess from a terrible fire breathing dragon, and then they live happily ever after! (Most recently seen in Shrek!) I love it when dragons pop up in stories - King Arthur stories have dragons in them, and then there's more recent things like Harry Potter (Hungarian Horntail, anyone?) and Game of Thrones, which I think is my favourite thing at the minute that includes dragons! 
I also love dragons as a creature - they can fly, and they can breathe fire! If they really existed, we wouldn't have a chance! Although it would be nice to own one as a pet - you'd never have enemies then!
There's also a quote by G. K. Chesterton about dragons that I like, that I'll leave you with:
"Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." 

Comments

  1. Miss H4 April 2012 at 20:04

    I frigging adore dragons! You can check out my post about them here:

    http://pablosangel.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/to-stars-bowen-to-stars.html

    I hate how they're always killed in fairytales though! Well, except in Shrek of course lol

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    1. Laura Clipson4 April 2012 at 20:39

      Just read your post, very interesting :) That's one of the reasons why I love Shrek, because the dragon gets a happily ever after too! :D

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    2. Sheila3 May 2012 at 16:21

      Me too!!! and with a Dawnkey (that's how Shrek pronouces it, lol). Aaah true love crosses barriers. I love dragons toooo.

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    3. Laura Clipson3 May 2012 at 16:26

      I love the little Donkey-Dragon babies, so cute! :)

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  2. kate n4 April 2012 at 20:24

    I love the film 'How to train your dragon' - pet dragon fantasy :) But which would you pick?

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    1. Laura Clipson4 April 2012 at 20:40

      I haven't seen it! I think when it came out I really wanted to go see it but no-one would come with me! I need to get it on DVD :)

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  3. Karen Jones Gowen4 April 2012 at 20:41

    You just gotta love dragons! Ever wonder how these myths came into being? Loving your theme for the Challenge!

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    1. Laura Clipson4 April 2012 at 21:23

      Thanks! It'd be nice if they actually existed in the past! But I think someone just had a really good imagination! :)

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  4. Unknown4 April 2012 at 20:50

    Love dragons! Love the quote, "Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed." It's one of my all-time favorites.

    And since I tie everything back to movies..."How to Train Your Dragon" is awesomesauce.

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    1. Laura Clipson4 April 2012 at 21:23

      I need to see it! I love that quote too, and I've seen it everywhere this week!

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  5. Tina4 April 2012 at 21:04

    I lovd the Shrek Dragon, especially the little babies. lol

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    1. Laura Clipson4 April 2012 at 21:24

      Me too, they're so cute! Little dragon-donkey babies! :D

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  6. Chiz4 April 2012 at 21:39

    I've been meaning to watch Game of Thrones for a while. I feel like everyone but me has seen the show (which is probably the case).

    But, if you love dragons, then you should invest in some Skyrim. Although you have to slay the dragons in that game.

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:36

      Oh you should watch it, it's brilliant! The new season just started too, which I'm very excited about :)
      I think some of my friends have Skyrim, I'll have to try it, I've never played it :)

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  7. Jenny S. Morris4 April 2012 at 21:39

    DUDE! The first dragon is breathtaking!!! I have dragons in my current WIP. But the damsel isn't a princess and she will think her way out of needing to be rescued. ;0)

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:38

      It's a pretty good picture, caught my eye as soon as I saw it :) Ooh that sounds good! :)

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  8. Sylvia Ney4 April 2012 at 22:14

    I love that you've chosen a fairytale theme for this challenge and dragons most definately count ;-)

    New follower here. I’m enjoying reading my fellow “A to Z”ers. I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:38

      Thanks! I'm really glad I chose this as my theme, I'm having so much fun with it! :)

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  9. beccabooklover5 April 2012 at 00:07

    Absolutely love this post! I've read quite a few about dragons today and have been totally in my element because I love dragons. My favourite mythological creature in fantasy. I absolutely love A Song of Ice and Fire series, I want my own dragon! Love that quote too, I believe in dragons!

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  10. Crack You Whip5 April 2012 at 01:35

    Dragons can be killed? Next you'll tell us there is no Easter Bunny...

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:41

      But it's like, impossible to kill a dragon because they're so awesome, so it doesn't matter :) And of course there's an Easter Bunny, who else would deliver the Easter eggs?

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  11. ben2685 April 2012 at 02:33

    Love Dragons, the last picture reminds of of Dudley the dragon for some reason.

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:42

      Haha, I've never heard of Dudley the dragon before but I just googled it and there is definitely a likeness! :)

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  12. Nikki5 April 2012 at 15:42

    I love dragons too! Have you seen How to Train your Dragon? That's such sweet film!

    Nikki – inspire nordic

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 15:44

      I haven't seen it! I really want to though, I'm going to have to get the DVD! :)

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  13. Rhonda Parrish5 April 2012 at 18:21

    Dragons are awesome! I used to collect dragons (before I started de-cluttering my house) and I even have a dragon tattoo that covers the back of my left calf.

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    1. Laura Clipson5 April 2012 at 19:34

      Awesome! I love dragons, I enjoyed writing this post! :)

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