This particular multi-coloured panther shown amongst text with its usual followers and hiding dragon is from the "Der Naturen Bloeme" (the Flower of Nature) which was written by the Flemish poet, Jacob van Maerlant (c1200-c1272). #medievalmanuscripts #medievalart #dragons #panthers #dragon #panther
Some more draconic PSA:
Never go on racist tirades in front of the dragon.
I particularly like this image of a dog-like striped panther because of its seemingly sardonic followers and the expression of the bottom dragon as it looks back at is hiding companion. Rochester bestiary (1225-1230). #medievalmanuscripts #medievalart #dragons #panthers #dragon #panther
Dragons were usually shown hiding from panthers in medieval art in opposition to other animals said to be attracted by its sweet breath. This image of a dragon hiding is from a French bestiary dated to about 1270. #medievalmanuscripts #medievalart #dragons #panthers #dragon #panther
Dragons Are Love
The zmeu, a multifaceted creature in Romanian and Balkan mythology, embodies themes of chaos, power, and temptation. Often depicted as a multi-headed dragon, it hoards treasure and captures maidens. #dragons #zmeu https://connectparanormal.net/2025/07/20/the-zmeu-a-dragon-of-desire-and-chaos-in-balkan-culture/
A few days before my trip back to the USA, a lady in Arizona bought this one, 'Guardian of the Young Water Dragon'. It really lifted my spirits to find a home for this one
Panthers and dragons formed a dichotomy in medieval manuscripts with panthers representing Christ and dragons the devil. In most depictions of the beasts together, the dragon hides from the panther as in this image from the 12th century. #medievalmanuscripts #medievalart #dragons #panthers #dragon
**Dragons in the Astronomicum Caesareum**
"In 1540, humanist polymath, mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, professor, and printer, Peter Apian (1495-1552) published one of the most lavishly illustrated scientific books ever printed. Dedicated to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his brother, Ferdinand I, the Astronomicum Caesareum (Imperial Astronomy) contains 21 volvelles and 58 hand-colored woodcuts that involve some of the most spectacular computational dragons in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division._"
https://blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/2025/07/18/dragons-in-the-astronomicum-caesareum/.
#Dragons #History #Histodons #Books #Bookstodon @histodons @bookstodon
State-mandated dragon.
I heard it's still #Nonbinary Awareness Week
...so here, have this cat-dragon, coloured like #pride flag!
Inspired by stretching #cat photos.
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Dragons are shown with and without wings and also seem to be shown with and without second heads on their tails. This lovely winged dragon is from a 1278-1300 Franco-Flemish bestiary. #dragons #medievalmanuscripts #medievalart #dragon
10 Fantasy Books Where The Dragon Is The Main Character
Finally, the dragons get their due.
https://www.themarysue.com/10-fantasy-books-where-the-dragon-is-the-main-character/
#Books #AgeofFire #dragonfantasy #dragons #fantasy
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Deep in Arkansas' Ouachita Mountains there's a cave…with dragons. And she has to embrace her heritage and her magic before its too late.
Dragon ghosts are among the most mysterious figures in the enormous tapestry of fabled creatures that have fascinated people throughout history. #dragons #ghosts https://connectparanormal.net/2025/07/14/dragon-ghosts-ethereal-spirits-of-the-draconic-realm/