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I had first been introduced to Timothy by Marilyn Ferguson at one of [[Buckminster Fuller]]’s last lectures in [[New York City|New York]]. She brought us together saying, “You two are both interested in dragons.” In the [[space]] of the ten-minute intermission, we reveled in being able to plunge right in without having to justify or explain ourselves. We both already knew that something was afoot if a “[[myth]]” is accompanied by similar descriptive imagery in [[culture]]s on all continents throughout known [[history]]. If dragons were “[[imagination|imaginary]],” why then did everyone seem to ‘imagine’ them as large phylogenic hybrids, part snake, part bird, with claws like lions, manes like horses, and voices like thunder, or some other improbable and colorful mix? The [[Rainbow Serpent]] of the Australian Aboriginal, the feathered and dazzling [[Quetzalcoatl]] of the [[Aztec]]s, the benevolent bringers of wind and rain of the Chinese, or the fierce and feared abductors of maidens and hoarders of treasure of Northern Europe –– dragons were everywhere.

I had first been introduced to Timothy by Marilyn Ferguson at one of [[Buckminster Fuller]]’s last lectures in [[New York City|New York]]. She brought us together saying, “You two are both interested in dragons.” In the [[space]] of the ten-minute intermission, we reveled in being able to plunge right in without having to justify or explain ourselves. We both already knew that something was afoot if a “[[myth]]” is accompanied by similar descriptive imagery in [[culture]]s on all continents throughout known [[history]]. If dragons were “[[imagination|imaginary]],” why then did everyone seem to ‘imagine’ them as large phylogenic hybrids, part snake, part bird, with claws like lions, manes like horses, and voices like thunder, or some other improbable and colorful mix? The [[Rainbow Serpent]] of the Australian Aboriginal, the feathered and dazzling [[Quetzalcoatl]] of the [[Aztec]]s, the benevolent bringers of wind and rain of the Chinese, or the fierce and feared abductors of maidens and hoarders of treasure of Northern Europe –– dragons were everywhere.

“Dragons are often held to have major [[spiritual]] significance in various [[religion]]s and cultures around the world. In many Asian cultures dragons were, and in some cultures still are, revered as representative of the primal forces of [[nature]], religion and the [[universe]]. They are associated with [[wisdom]]—often said to be wiser than [[humans]]—and longevity. They are commonly said to possess some form of magic or other supernatural power, and are often associated with wells, rain, and rivers. In some cultures, they are also said to be capable of human speech.” -–– From [[Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia

“Dragons are often held to have major [[spiritual]] significance in various [[religion]]s and cultures around the world. In many Asian cultures dragons were, and in some cultures still are, revered as representative of the primal forces of [[nature]], religion and the [[universe]]. They are associated with [[wisdom]]—often said to be wiser than [[human]]s—and longevity. They are commonly said to possess some form of magic or other supernatural power, and are often associated with wells, rain, and rivers. In some cultures, they are also said to be capable of human speech.” -–– From [[Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia

To pursue such mysteries is to “ride between the worlds,” as the [[Celt]]ic storytellers are apt to say. The book in your hands is your ticket to that ride. Here are some suggestions as to how to assimilate what you will see and hear.  

To pursue such mysteries is to “ride between the worlds,” as the [[Celt]]ic storytellers are apt to say. The book in your hands is your ticket to that ride. Here are some suggestions as to how to assimilate what you will see and hear.