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While the belief in Celtic dragons hardly exists in the 19th century, they remain symbolic in modern times, especially in present-day Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Here are some of its meanings:
• Royalty and Power
Dragons have featured in several badges, flags, and other coat of arms in the United Kingdom. An image of a red dragon has been featured on the British royal badge, the king’s badge for Wales, and on the Welsh flag.
• Leadership and Bravery
Among the Celts, the dragon was a symbol of leadership and bravery. The Welsh word for dragon is draig or ddraich, which has been used to refer to great leaders.
In Welsh literature, Arthurian legends used the title Pendragon or Pen Draig, where the Welsh word pen means leader or head, therefore the title means chief dragon or head dragon. In the legend, Pendragon was the name of several kings of the Britons.
In the Vulgate cycle, Aurelius Ambrosius was called Pendragon. The brother of Ambrosius and the father of King Arthur also took the title as Uther Pendragon. As a king, Uther ordered the construction of two gold dragons, one of which was used as his battle standard.
• Symbol of Wisdom
The Celtic dragon’s symbolism of wisdom likely stems from the teachings of traditional Druid orders, as well as from the Merlin legend. In the book The Prophetic Vision of Merlin, dragons symbolize creative energies present within the land and every human being. When these energies awaken, they’re thought to bring magical gifts of wisdom and power.
• Symbol of Fertility
To the Celts, the dragon was a symbol of fertility, and seen as an indicator of the harvests and seasonal fertility. According to the Celts, dragons were conceived from the first living cell on earth. This was fertilized by the sky and nourished by water and winds.
• The Four Elements
In Druid and Celtic mysticism, the dragon is associated with the elements of water, earth, air, and fire. The water dragon is associated with passion, while the earth dragon denotes power and riches. It’s also believed that the air dragon brings insight and clarity to one’s thought and imagination. On the other hand, the fire dragon brings vitality, enthusiasm, and courage.
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