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A return to the profound studies

I plan on returning and posting more studies of dragons and other interesting things that I randomly encounter relating dragons. But i haven’t quite figured out how to work that into my schedule yet. Here’s hoping for the best my fellow dragon enthusiasts'

#a return?#i'm back post

How to be a Draconologist.

So you wanna be a draconologist. Well you are in luck! Here are some tips!

Pros:

There are no barriers to becoming one.

You can spend exactly as much time trying to be one as you want. It's compatible with any job.

You should like/enjoy studying, reading about, observing dragons in history as well as modern culture.

You can choose to write/draw material about dragons or not, you do you.

You aren't required to publish anything unless you want too.

Cons: You might get eaten by a dragon.

Two Rules! Try to be accurate as possible when referencing other material. i.e give credit if possible. (Your writing course that taught you how to source material for that essay comes in handy)

Don't hate on someone cause they have a different oppinion. ( Wyverns vs Dragons ) etc.

*If you want to be one as a career, it will require lots of writing and study. Maybe a bit of luck. A scholar doesn't make a lot of money unless they write a lot of books or consult on things. Consider adding general Mythology, Archeology, and or Writer/Author to your career paths, and look for creative opportunities.*

Congratulations! You are now a Dragonologist, a Dragonologist in training, or you are a person who finished reading this post.

Have a geat day!

#dragonologist #dragonology #study of dragons #dragons #study #career #job

I bought a book on Alchemy and Mysticism because while browsing through it I chanced upon some dragons on some of the illustrations inside. Alchemy while not 100% related to dragons is often paired with legends and fiction from the same era. I am curious to their relation. I am also cautious for it's difficult to find good resources to research.

#Dragon #alchemy #study #dragons #alchemist

I remember reading about this years ago. Would love to take a trip to the museum in Canada and see them in person one day!

#dinosaur #remains #mummy #dragon #palaeontology #Royal Tyrrell Museum

Understanding

I understand the world a bit better now. It's a shame that I'm not a philosophy major

Please send literature about dragons.

I just borrowed a large anthology of classic literature to read during off times at work.

Found a refrence to a dragon in Notker Balbulus’ s A Hymn to Holy Women.

Talks about a ladder circled by torments. At the base an attentive dragon stands on guard forever awake.

Implies Immortality or long lived. Serpent Deceiving Is defeated by being hooked in the jaw Desires Virgin women to hold. Very stereotypical dragon. Kinda neat that it’s defending the ladder to heaven.

The next level is guarded by a devil welding a sword. Kinda neat though while implying that the dragon is ferocious that it’s not the devil. Or not as evil as the one who’s defending the ascent

Plus more. Very symbolic kinda fun.

I want to find more and make observations about dragons in classic or obscure literature.

#dragon #literature #notker #balbulus #a hymn to holy women #research #dragonology

boethiah

dragons have lips

boethiah

this isn’t a shitpost. in skyrim’s dragon language there are pairs of distinct words such as: ‘nid’ (no/none), ‘mid’ (loyal/loyalty), ‘mu’ (we) vs ‘nu’ (now), and ‘aan’ (an) vs ‘aam’ (to serve). this indicates that dragons are able to distinguish between the sounds ‘m’ and ‘n’.

the only difference between ‘m’ and ‘n’ is that the latter is formed with the tongue, while the former is produced with the lips

therefore, dragons have lips

endivinity

Given when Odahviing talks to you, you can see the movement of lip plates and scales around his mouth, so my theory is that dragons have a setup like this, taking inspiration from Smaug’s design (and colour coded at the risk of looking like a clown)

Also when Odahviing is talking to you, you can see him raising the front portion of his snout to bare his teeth in a(n albeit threatening) smile, so I feel there’s flexibility there too, like a bird’s upper beak given all of that information, it’s now obvious as to why Skyrim dragons have learned to never laugh or show happiness ever

studyofdragons

Found this to be very fun

#dragon #refrence #drawing

hysvear

Dragons have personalities – they aren't just lizards with wings. Here are eight pro tips for drawing dragons.

I don’t post on this blog nearly enough, however I came across this blog post, and I believe those who are also studying dragons will find interest in this. Drawings skills not required it’s a fun read regardless.

#Dragon #drawing #tips

thegmsighs

know the difference

It has come to my attention that many people mistake wyverns for dragons, so here’s a post to help you remember

Dragon: 4 legs, 2 wings

Wyvern: 2 legs, 2 wings

Drake: 4 legs, flightless

Wyrms: long snake like body with no appendages, can also appear as a traditional Chinese dragon with 4. Legs and no wings yet can fly

Amphithere: 0 legs 2 wings, can be feathered

Lindwurms: 2 legs, 0 wings, long body

Luck dragon: 4 legs, no wings, can fly, long body, furry with dog like face

Komodo dragon: 4 legs, no wings, real

Bearded dragon: 4 legs, 0 wings, often kept as pets

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as a person passionate as fuck about dragons, i stand by this post

please understand

parviocula

#Dragon #Skeleton

Hello fellow draconologists, dragon admirers, dragon riders, dragons, and other people who follow my endeveors.

I am still wading through the project that is anatomy studies. Dragon arms are tricky, same with those small details and textures.

Regardless my work is slow, and it takes a while to publish my thoughts here.

But I want to thank those that do stick around.

Eventually I want to create anatomy refrence charts with accurate labeling and such.

Anyway back off into the foray, wish me good tidings. I’ll try not to get eaten whilst I sketch.

Cheers!

#anatomy #dragon #studies #drawing #sketch

Study anatomy.

I did not realize how important this is. This is a crucial step in my studies of dragon anatomy.

Studying bones of dinosaurs and dragon skeletons that are well built by other artists really help you understand how the dragon exists in 3D space.

I thought a general understanding was a good start, but you have to know everything... and draw so much to really get a grasp on it.

Drawing dragons

I will be drawing a dragon on a large piece of paper to decorate my dorm room

I am trying to think of dragon poses and expressions.

Do you have any ideas? Or refrence pics you love?

#Dragon #drawing #art #Wall #decorate #suggestions please

Dragons are my life

Seriously...

I go everyday thinking about them.

I'm a wannabe animator because I want to animate them. I want to be the guy who people say "oh yeah those awesome dragons were animated by that dude."

Why? Because that means I have to study them. Study relevant life, and literally bring them to life on screen.

Nothing else would make my life feel so accomplished than that.

And I'm going to make it happen... it will happen..

But I'm gonna be late for class now. Gotta run

#dragons #Dragon #aspirations #animation #dreams