You Cannot Hide from Yourself: The Tragedy of All Dragons
Invincibility is undone by one's hidden weakness.
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Dragon symbolism is vast and manifold. However, in most mythologies, there’s one common thread that connects all the pieces of the dragon puzzle. All dragons seem to have a weak spot.
In the Volsunga Saga (Norse mythology), Sigurd kills the dragon Fafnir by stabbing him in a vulnerable spot on his underbelly.
The Lambton Worm (English Folklo…
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