02537cam a22003853u 4500 22038 UtSlPG 20260610133516.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19014547 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Smith, Grafton Elliot, 1871-1937 The Evolution of the Dragon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-10 Incense and libations -- Dragons and rain gods -- The birth of Aphrodite. Produced by Colin Bell, Dave Maddock and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file made using scans of public domain works at the University of Georgia.) "The Evolution of the Dragon" by G. Elliot Smith is a scholarly examination of ancient mythological and cultural developments, likely composed in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the complex origins of dragon myths, exploring their connections to ancient Egyptian practices, primarily mummification and the life-giving attributes of water. The author delves into wide-ranging topics, drawing correlations between various deities, myths, and cultural practices across civilizations. The opening of the work serves as an introduction to the author's lectures presented at the John Rylands Library, outlining his intent to weave together a narrative concerning the evolution of dragon mythology. Smith discusses the origins of significant cultural practices such as the burning of incense and libations, illustrating how they have far more intricate histories than commonly assumed. He posits that much of early civilization's religious and political structures stem from a combination of practical needs and the symbolic interpretation of life, death, and the natural world, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the mythology of dragons and their significance in human culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mythology Mythology, Egyptian Dragons Aphrodite (Greek deity) Rain gods -- Egypt Incense https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22038 63182 63182