In many cultures the dragon is an enduring symbol. For some it is evil and destructive and for others it is wise and revered. Although dragons are mythical, Komodo aside, people still find them fascinating. Why? Why does a large, flying, fire-breathing fictional monster captivate so many?
Myths serve several purposes. They instruct, they save cultural knowledge and they are used as a means of teaching children what to avoid. But myths also spur creativity in a way actual events cannot accomplish. When writing or telling a story centered around people and places the author is constrained by reality. Myths exist outside of reality in the plane of quantum mechanics. Anything that is physically possible must exist at the quantum level as potential.
We all have potential. It’s often buried under mortgages, marriages and jobs, but it is always there, waiting for the proper moment to soar. Myths keep hope alive. Somewhere, somehow, our time will come to ride the dragon and when it does, we will be the one granted immortality in a myth.
Bawdy Wench
Linda May
May 23, 2010
I am hoping to ride that dragon,,,,,always,,,,, but you are right, circumstances hold us back, prior learning and experience does the same.
J Cosmo Newbery
May 24, 2010
Dragons are all very well but they can throw peak-hour travel into absolute disarray!
bawdywench
May 24, 2010
But wouldn’t it be so cool? Wonder how you’d squeeze a dragon through a toll booth?
Brenda
May 24, 2010
Thoughtful insights abound. Dragon riding, indeed! Bring ‘em on.
Old Egg
May 25, 2010
As Kila said myths keep hope alive. As we lose sight of these so we become less interesting people and are what others want us to be. As writers we all believe we have something to say. Don’t ever explode that myth for me!
Great piece to ponder on.
bawdywench
May 25, 2010
Then how does the toll register on the pass?