Ep 04. Dragon Riders
Are ancient "dragons" really just dinosaurs? In this episode, we explore the history of dragons around the world and all the great lore we learn in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle series-- starting with Eragon.
“One boy… one dragon… a world of adventure.”
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds.
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MS Harley 3244
The oldest recognizable image of a western style dragon appears in an illustration from Robert Harley’s bestiary, Manuscript 3244 written around the year 1260. This dragon has two sets of wings and an unusually long tail, but it includes many of the other characteristics commonly associated with modern European depictions.