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The First Worldwide Meme – Chaos Dragon E2

Aug 7, 2023
49:18

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Quick takeaways

  • The dragon myth is a symbolic narrative that explores universal realities of chaos, death, terror, and goodness.
  • The biblical authors employed the dragon myth to convey the victory of Yahweh, the establishment of goodness and order, and the downfall of tyrants and empires.

Deep dives

The Dragon as a Symbol of Chaos and Death

Dragons were prevalent in ancient Near Eastern literature and symbolized chaos and death. They represented the forces that threaten the good things in the world. This common symbolic language was used to explore universal concerns of human existence, such as the origins and nature of the cosmos. The biblical authors also employed this symbolism in their narratives and poetry to express these universal experiences and feelings.

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