Quotes From 'The Hobbit'

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Winged Beasts

“My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords, my claws spears, the shock of my tail a thunderbolt, my wings a hurricane, and my breath death!”

J.R.R Tolkien, The Hobbit

Dragons lie in the realm of fantasy; legendary creatures who are deeply rooted in magic and have captivated audiences for centuries. The depiction of these winged beasts depends on …show more content…

Saphira is a wise, intelligent, and fiercely loyal creature who aids her rider, Eragon, on an adventure to defeat the antagonist of the story, Galbatorix.

Lastly, I’ve saved the best for last because of the impact that these dragons have had in pop culture. Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion in The Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. These creatures were hatched by Daenerys Targaryen in Drago’s funeral pyre. The name for the dragons are sentimental to Dany. Drogon is named after her late husband, Khal Drogo; Rhaegal and Viserion is in memory of her brothers Rhaegar and Viserys Targaryen.

Dany’s dragons are powerful winged beasts who have a strong connection to magic. It is because of their existence that magic slowly resurfaces throughout Westeros this is a big deal. Like Paolini’s Saphira, Martin’s three dragons can be trained and bonded to a person – in this case to Dany. If a dragon is not trained they will destroy everything that is around them.

So, if you ever come across a dragon egg remember to properly train it or else…well, you

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