Examines talismans used to ward off the "Evil Eye" or celestial eclipses.
Discusses the transition from the dragon as a "chaos-monster" to a symbol of dynastic authority. Kuehn, The Dragon in Medieval East Christian an...
Illustrations in the Varka and Gulshah and various Bestiaries . Examines talismans used to ward off the "Evil
Traces how Central Asian and Chinese motifs merged with Mediterranean traditions. Traces how Central Asian and Chinese motifs merged
This work explores the visual language and shared symbolism of the dragon across the Islamic world and Eastern Christendom (Byzantium, Armenia, Georgia, and Syria) from the 11th to the 13th centuries. Kuehn argues that the dragon was not merely a monster to be slain, but a complex cosmological figure representing power, protection, and the cyclical nature of time. Key Themes
Links the dragon to the lunar nodes ( Jawzahar ) in medieval astrology.
Details on how influenced these artistic choices.