Dragons - myth and reality
Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt - Friedensplatz 1, 64283 Darmstadt
Dragons have inspired the human imagination for thousands of years. The fascinating mythical creatures are part of the repertoire of great stories - from ancient myths to contemporary series highlights. Dragon books, games and stuffed animals can even be found in many children‘s rooms. Depending on the cultural context, very different characteristics are attributed to dragons: In European cultures, they appear as menacing creatures that combine the characteristics of snakes and predators. In China, Korea and Japan, on the other hand, the dragon has mostly positive connotations and keeps nature in balance as a cosmic force.
Nächste Termine
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Okt. 2026
11:00 Uhr bis 17.01.2027 18:00 Uhr
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