uchiha
30-10-2007, 05:11 AM
I was doing some research and heres a tiny sample of what i came across
..just an interesting little theory i pondered. dont have to take it seriously
Prince Vlad III "Dracula" Knight of the Order of the Dragon
The Order of the Dragon was one of a number of forgotten chivalric brotherhoods that arose in Central and Eastern Europe in the Late Middle Ages. Founded in the late 14th Century by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund I, the Order has earnt itself a place as a sinister footnote in the blood and iron history of the conflict between East and West. Modelled in part on the orders of military monks founded during the Crusades – such as the notorious Knights Templar (1120-1312) – later fraternities, like the Order of the Dragon, had a more overtly political than religious agenda.
The public face of the Draconists (as members were known) was of a chivalrous society dedicated to defending Christianity from the infidel, while defending the innocent, and promoting fraternal loyalty between members. But – just as with the controversial Templars – there was another shadowy side to this elite Order. Indeed, many regard it as more of a secret society than a benevolent brotherhood of pious knights – a cabal dedicated to dark conspiracy rather than holy crusade.
Heres where it gets Weirder (Symbolism)
http://www.londonist.com/attachments/London_Sian/dragon.jpg
Dragons are probably the most celebrated yet misunderstood mythical creature across Britain, yet several sightings of such leathery legends have been recorded, and such monsters feature heavily in the lore of the British countryside (remember St George?). During modern times such leviathans have been relegated to the league of fantasy, where they only exist alongside unicorns and fairies.
However, dragon-like 'sky serpents', which have also been connected to sightings of weird-shaped craft throughout history, have been occasionally seen over the capital. The Brentford Griffin, if genuine, was the last of the ‘dragon’ sightings, but a similar beast was spotted during the 1700s, and was mentioned in The Gentleman’s Magazine
..just an interesting little theory i pondered. dont have to take it seriously
Prince Vlad III "Dracula" Knight of the Order of the Dragon
The Order of the Dragon was one of a number of forgotten chivalric brotherhoods that arose in Central and Eastern Europe in the Late Middle Ages. Founded in the late 14th Century by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund I, the Order has earnt itself a place as a sinister footnote in the blood and iron history of the conflict between East and West. Modelled in part on the orders of military monks founded during the Crusades – such as the notorious Knights Templar (1120-1312) – later fraternities, like the Order of the Dragon, had a more overtly political than religious agenda.
The public face of the Draconists (as members were known) was of a chivalrous society dedicated to defending Christianity from the infidel, while defending the innocent, and promoting fraternal loyalty between members. But – just as with the controversial Templars – there was another shadowy side to this elite Order. Indeed, many regard it as more of a secret society than a benevolent brotherhood of pious knights – a cabal dedicated to dark conspiracy rather than holy crusade.
Heres where it gets Weirder (Symbolism)
http://www.londonist.com/attachments/London_Sian/dragon.jpg
Dragons are probably the most celebrated yet misunderstood mythical creature across Britain, yet several sightings of such leathery legends have been recorded, and such monsters feature heavily in the lore of the British countryside (remember St George?). During modern times such leviathans have been relegated to the league of fantasy, where they only exist alongside unicorns and fairies.
However, dragon-like 'sky serpents', which have also been connected to sightings of weird-shaped craft throughout history, have been occasionally seen over the capital. The Brentford Griffin, if genuine, was the last of the ‘dragon’ sightings, but a similar beast was spotted during the 1700s, and was mentioned in The Gentleman’s Magazine