Guest Post - Jackie Gamber : Dragons Are People Too

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Dragons are People Too
By Author Jackie Gamber

Dragons have an earth history that predates modern man. An often misunderstood creature, dragons are an ancient source of fear and fascination. In nature they are widespread, though their introverted tendencies keep them camouflaged and mysterious. This lack of true knowledge and consideration has given rise to a reputation that portrays dragons as fearsome, uncontrollable, and downright dangerous.

It was in the process of writing my novel, Redheart, that I first became sensitized to the harsh effects modern media had on shaping human perception of dragons. Of course there are those dragons who fall prey to a darker nature, with the occasional stealing of a cow or razing of a village, but should those violent few paint the portrayal of all dragonkind? I realized I could use my gift to be the voice for all dragons everywhere, allowing humans to see that we have more in common with these misunderstood creatures than we realize. The human condition applies to them, as much as us.

In my work with HADS (Humans Against Dragon Stereotypes), I've had wonderful opportunities to meet dragons across the globe, and to learn, and in turn, teach about these magnificent creatures. To CTRL stereotypes, to ALT knowledge, and to DEL specism.

For instance, would you know what to do if you came face to face, for example, with a Pedemontanum Somatochlora (banded emerald)? Don't know? Read on and increase your chances for survival.

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Open attacks on humans are extremely rare, less than 12 documented predatory attacks resulting in death in the last 100 years in the U.S. However, there are three common ways to find yourself at odds with a common dragon. Never--

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Openly threaten a fledgling.

Surprise one within its natural surroundings.

Show carelessness in regards to food clean up and storage.

It's fairly easy to avoid these situations, common sense prevails here. As well, dragons have superb hearing and acute sense of smell. If a dragon hears or smells you coming, you may never see him or her at all. As such, noise is an effective defense. If in a group of people, chances are you're already making enough noise to be heard. If alone, it may behoove you to wear a bell or string of bells around your neck, or hum loudly to the tune of a familiar camp song. If you happen to lack a sense of tone, there is the added benefit of actually making the dragon run from you.

Still, even the most seasoned wanderer has occasionally come upon a napping, or otherwise preoccupied, dragon. Here's what to do if this happens to you.

Don't panic. Remember the dragon is as startled as you are.

Eye contact is important. Dragons often judge the character of a person by the length he or she is able to maintain a gaze. The longer your gaze, the less of a threat you will appear to be.

Empty all food items from your pockets and toss them toward the dragon's feet. The last thing you want at this point is for a stray candy bar to smack a timid dragon in the snout and undo the progress you've thus far made.

Finally, if after these steps the dragon has come to accept your presence, an introduction is in order. Courtesy and manners are always in fashion, and the dragon will respect you for them.

Learn more about dragons, dragonspotting, and how you can help to spread dragon awareness in your area by visiting www.hads.us today.

Jackie Gamber

Jackie Gamber is an award-winning freelance editor, as well as award-winning author of the fantasy novel Redheart, available now through Seventh Star Press(www.seventhstarpress.com) and ebook at a special rate of $1.99! A veteran of the USAF, she is now, among other things, a rosarian, a professional BookTaster, and an avid believer in imagination. Visit Jackie and her BookTastings on the world wide web at www.jackiegamber.com