Postcard DE-13183355

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The Europa stamp. 2022. "Stories & Myths". Germany opted or a generic motif rather than highlight a specific legend. They focused on a popular topic – dragons. One of the most common motifs here is the dragon as a mythical animal or the fight with him. The snake-like hybrid being with the characteristics of different animals is mostly a symbol of chaos or the embodiment of the devil. In the High Middle Ages, defeating the monster is one thing in the life course almost obligatory for literary heroes. Nowadays, the image of the purely evil dragon has changed. In particular modern children’s media, he no longer shows any negative characteristics. This can also be called “victory over the dragon” and thus as overcoming fear and terror.
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