Episode 56: The History of Dragons | The Strange Origin Stories You Were Never Told
Mythology & Fiction Explained
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The Tale of Fafnir and Regan: Greed, Betrayal, and Heroism
The tale of Fafnir, a dragon consumed by greed, and Sigurd's heroic quest to slay him with the help of Regan. Also discusses the influence of Norse mythology on J.R.R. Tolkien and the symbolism of dragons in Chinese culture.
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