{"product_id":"serpent-of-fire-flight-beau-james-thomas-9798262710928","title":"Serpent of Fire \u0026 Flight: The Rich History \u0026 Spiritual Symbolism of Dragons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerpent of Fire \u0026amp; Flight: The Rich History \u0026amp; Spiritual Symbolism of Dragons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fearsome, gold-hoarding monsters of Europe to the benevolent, rain-giving deities of Asia, the dragon is a creature of startling duality. But what if these two legendary beasts aren't so different after all?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSerpent of Fire \u0026amp; Flight\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling journey through myth, art, and psychology that reveals the dragon as a universal archetype of immense power. This book delves into the myths of dragons across cultures, from the chaotic, watery Tiamat of ancient Mesopotamia to the wise, feathered Quetzalcóatl of the Aztecs. Explore how dragons have served as symbols of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDestruction and Renewal: \u003c\/b\u003e From the dragon as a metaphor for drought to the ritual of the dragon dance to summon life-giving rains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreed and Generosity: \u003c\/b\u003e Examining the Western dragon as a symbol of avarice and the Eastern dragon as a purveyor of abundance and fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChaos and Order: \u003c\/b\u003e Tracing the dragon's role in shaping the cosmos, justifying kingship, and guarding sacred knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy weaving together threads of folklore, art, and modern psychology, \u003ci\u003eSerpent of Fire \u0026amp; Flight\u003c\/i\u003e shows how dragons are not just creatures of legend but mirrors of the human condition. They embody our deepest fears and our highest aspirations, representing the forces of nature and the inner power we must confront to find our own hidden treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beau James Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262710928\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Beau James Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170116149503,"sku":"9798262710928","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/serpent-of-fire-flight-beau-james-thomas-9798262710928","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}