Tekst over een draak 1809 - 1814

This page, dating back to the 18th or early 19th century, is by Joseph van Huerne and contains text about a dragon. Here, in the context of natural history, the dragon is treated as a real animal. However, if we trace the dragon back through the ages, we find it has donned many guises. In ancient Greece, it guarded sacred places, while in medieval Europe, it symbolized evil and chaos. Yet, dragons also represent wisdom, power, and good fortune in Eastern cultures. The persistence of the dragon motif speaks to its psychological power—a primal fear or fascination embedded deep within our collective psyche. It's a cultural chameleon, constantly adapting, yet always present. The dragon is a testament to our enduring need to grapple with the unknown and the untamed. Through each retelling, the dragon remains, shedding its skin and assuming new forms, forever imprinted in our cultural memory.