{"product_id":"the-evolution-of-the-dragon-g-elliot-smith-9781528724265","title":"The Evolution of the Dragon in Mythology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the origins, history, and evolution of the dragon, a creature that dominates transcultural mythology and folklore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Evolution of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e, G. Elliot Smith presents a compelling study of comparative mythology, tracing the dragon's transformation across cultures and history. From water and rain gods to fiery symbols of the devil, this timeless beast has taken on countless forms and meanings in human storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1919, this book is a collection of three lecture series essays, exploring how dragons have been symbolised across the globe. In some traditions, the dragon represents life, vitality, and the forces of nature, and in others it embodies chaos or malevolence. Yet, despite their differences, almost every culture shares a version of this mythical creature, making it a universal symbol of humanity's imagination and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e G. Elliot Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1528724267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781528724265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Folklore History Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d","brand":"G. Elliot Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47136469778687,"sku":"9781528724265","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eaff7947-123d-474d-9324-5154e8e4335c.jpg?v=1755023439","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-evolution-of-the-dragon-g-elliot-smith-9781528724265","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}