Pet Friends, Dragon Friends

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Pet Friends, Dragon Friends


Kids love pets: fish, chick, duckling, bird, puppy and kitten, among others. Hence, the “Aesop fables,” “Dora,” “Little Mermaid,” “Lion King,” “Pokemons,” “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mikey Mouse,” “Donald Duck,” “Dalmatians,” “Pooh Bear,” “Madagascar,” and now “How to Train Your Dragon,” among others.

“Homo Sapiens” have all the reasons to love their pets because pets are men’s best friends. Generally in some countries like Japan, pets are considered to be a family member. Of course, pet loyalty is for the one who takes care of the pet, except for those that couldn’t adapt well to the environment therefore act as beasts.

Pets imitate the master and want to be given enough attention by him. Observe the dog that wags his tail when the master arrives. See the parrot that imitates how the master speaks. Watch the cat that wants to cuddle around with the master.

When pets die kids cry and even adults do. They thought they would mourn for a loved one, just like when a family member dies.

“You may know that there is something good in a person, by the way he/she treats animals,” the wizards say.


Dragon Facts and Myths

Dragon tales have different versions. Usually, dragons are associated with power and kingship. In myths, dragons are with gods as messengers and they fly with heroes. From the very start dragons were seen as guarding treasures, holding back the floods, and dispensing knowledge.

On the other hand, a dragon can connote evil and symbolize frightening monsters around the earth. Imperial dragons are said to have 5 claws and other lesser dragon's 4 or even 3 claws.

Dragons are combined lizard, snake, dinosaur, eagle and giant powers; more than these, they blow gas, smoke, and fire.

The cute “Pokemons” like Pikachu are one of the most loved creatures of children. They are good little creatures that look like small dragons with a yellow fur shown in Japanese animation (created by Satoshi Tajiri).

How to Train Your Dragon

“Toothless” is the name of Hiccup’s dragon in the movie titled, “How to Train Your Dragon.”

The story runs during the time of the Vikings (Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries) where these Vikings where known to kill dragons, because the tribe believes “A dragon will always, always go for the kill.”

However, Hiccup, son of the head Viking becomes the bestfriend of Toothless, and instead of killing dragons makes friends with them. “They’re not what we think they are, we don’t have to kill them,” he asserts.

Later, Hiccup with his team and their dragon friends, fights with the bad dragon and wins the battle together. Hiccup’s father becomes proud of him.


/Rose Flores - Martinez
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for: ezine articles.com

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