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Dragons
Oct 30, 2023
The podcast explores the origins and cultural significance of dragons across various mythologies, delving into theories about their evolutionary origins and connections to snakes. It discusses the misconception of dragon remains and the influence of Pliny on dragon lore. The chapter also explores the motivations behind inventing dragon stories and the influence of culture on sleep paralysis hallucinations. The podcast concludes with the promotion of the host's new novel and additional resources.
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- Dragons are a product of our instinctual fears and the combination of different animal characteristics.
- Dragon myths may have been influenced by interpretations of ancient animal fossils and prehistoric bones.
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Dragons as a Combination of Predator Fears
Dragons may have originated as a combination of fears related to large reptiles, predatory jungle cats, and birds of prey. Various cultures independently came up with the concept of dragons, suggesting a primal fear of these creatures. This theory highlights how myths emerge from our instinctual fears and our tendency to exaggerate and combine different animal characteristics to create something more fascinating and awe-inspiring.
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