DRAGONS
AND WINGED SERPENTS- 2
Facts
in this story are gathered from twenty years of research by Joe
Maniscalco who has traveled in thirty-five countries gathering
information first hand. For every truth the Bible presents, there is a
counterfeit. The purpose of this article is to unveil the counterfeit system of
an evil power and present the truths contained in Holy Scripture.
4-
THE
VIKINGS 900 A.D.
5-THE
ORIENT
6-THE
ANSWER
4-
THE
VIKINGS 900 A.D.
“The
DRAGONS come! Flee for your lives! The DRAGONS come from the sea!”
From
out of the fog great DRAGONS seem to glide towards the shore; their evil mouths
open as if to devour any victim in their path. With fierce shouts the VIKINGS
approach land ready for destruction. They seemed to be driven with a
supernatural force. . . The force of the DRAGON.
It
is not long before smoke rises from the village. Everyone and everything is
destroyed. The spirit of the DRAGON has left his mark once again.
The
wrath of the VIKING was terrible to see. Possessed with the spirit of the
DRAGON, they destroyed everything! Also call NORSEMEN, or the Men of the North,
they came from the area of Norway.
After
the raid, the VIKINGS left in their ships. Sword and flame left death and ruin
in their wake.
The
VIKINGS returned to a land, awful in its grandeur. A land of legends, of trolls
and of strange, fierce gods.
When
the VIKINGS completed their raids, they took off the DRAGON HEAD on their ships,
and at times replaced it with a SERPENT'S HEAD.
A beautifully designed SERPENT'S HEAD, curled as if it were ready to strike, was
placed on the bow of the ship. VIKING SHIPS could be identical at both ends. On
the stern (back) a SERPENT'S TAIL was formed, very much like the head on the bow
(front). This structure can be seen in OSLO, NORWAY in the OSEBERG MUSEUM.
As
the SERPENT SHIPS moved on the waters, they were to appear to be alive. The bow
of the ship had the head of a SERPENT, the stern of the ship was the tail of a
SERPENT, the shields were overlapped like the scales of a SERPENT, and in
ancient cultures, sails were associated with wings.
Once
again the question can be asked, "Why did the VIKINGS use a WINGED SERPENT
and a DRAGON when there is no such thing as these creatures today?"
VIKINGS
were great travelers, and when not on raids, they went on trading expeditions.
They traveled to many seaports in different parts of the world and were actually
the first to reach America, landing on the coast of Newfoundland around the year
1000 AD.
As
they visited the seaport cities, they heard the story of CHRISTIANITY.
Some
of the VIKINGS
became converts, and returned to their homeland telling the story of the NEW GOD
of the CHRISTIANS. Many of the NORSEMEN did not reject CHRIST, but gave Him a
place in their new way of life. But somehow I think it was not the true Jesus,
meek and lowly, that most accepted, but a Papal counterfeit.
But
many refused to abandon their NORSE DEITIES in favor of CHRIST. Finally a
decision was made. The PAGAN GODS need not be given up, but could be followed
along with the cross of ‘JESUS CHRIST’.
‘CHRISTIANITY’
brought a new way of life to the VIKING. But the DRAGON was still dominant
even though the NORSEMEN claimed to be CHRISTIANS. To show they were
‘CHRISTIANS’, the VIKINGS made the sign of the cross and built
‘CHRISTIAN’ churches. On the eaves they placed the DRAGON. They made
the shingles to appear like the scales of a DRAGON.
In
a short time many churches were built. But always they had their PAGAN SYMBOLS,
DRAGONS, SERPENTS, and signs of the SUN GOD. The many layers on the churches
represented the STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. These churches are very similar to the
PAGODAS of the ORIENT. Most of the DRAGON CHURCHES have burned down, in that
they were made of wood.
However, some still remain in SCANDINAVIA. (Denmark, Norway,
Sweden)
The
carvings on the churches are a mass of twisting and turning patterns. If one
looks closely, a WINGED SERPENT can be seen on the DRAGON CHURCHES. It is
strange how often the DRAGON and WINGED SERPENT are associated together.
The
Dragon Ships- When the VIKINGS went to war, they used a DRAGON SHIP, the symbol
of the destroyer.
The
Serpent Ships- When the VIKINGS traveled and traded, they used a SERPENT SHIP.
This ship had the head of a SERPENT in the bow. The stern of the ship was the
tail. The shields were overlapped like the scales of a SERPENT, and the body of
the ship represented the body of a SERPENT. The sails looked like wings- a
Flying Serpent!
5-THE ORIENT
It
is said in CHINA that the DRAGON is the king of all reptiles and a Divine
animal. In the ORIENT it is believed that the DRAGON is able to call in the
clouds and rains and make use of all things in the universe. In the minds of the
Chinese people the FLYING DRAGON which is in heaven is created by "THE
GREAT."
DRAGON
DANCES are performed at Chinese New Year in February. Some
DRAGONS, made of cloth or silk, are very long, measuring well over 100
feet!
Generally,
a DRAGON is divided into 24 sections, symbolizing the 24 Seasonal divisions of
the year. Those carrying the DRAGON move together, up and down. The noise of
gongs and the thunderous explosions of firecrackers make one wonder if this
festival has a deeper meaning than even the oriental people realize. Could it be
that this represents a war in heaven such as we read about in the Bible in
REVELATION 12? Remember that China is the oldest country on earth and was set up
as a nation soon after the flood.
The
DRAGON can be seen throughout the Orient. DRAGON SHIPS are used in their
festivals. The VIKINGS had DRAGON SHIPS as well. Isn’t it strange how
often the DRAGON can be seen throughout the world and there is no such thing as
a DRAGON?
A temple in BANGKOK, THAILAND, houses a BRONZE BUDDHA. Buddha was considered to
be the ENLIGHTENED ONE: His aim was to liberate all things from the endless
cycles of birth, death and re-birth that the Pagan religions believed in.
BUDDHISM has a powerful influence in the far east and all over the world.
The
BRONZE BUDDHA in THAILAND has TWO WINGED SERPENTS, one on each side. By many,
BUDDHA was considered to be the LIFE GIVER in the Orient. It cannot be a mere
accident that in Egypt the Pharaoh, considered to be the LIFE GIVER, had WINGED
SERPENTS on either side of his throne. In Central America, the CHAC MOOL, the
LIFE GIVER, had a WINGED SERPENT on each side and in the Orient we find the same
thing!
The
BRONZE BUDDHA, THAILAND, BANGKOK has the WINGED SERPENTS. The heads are at the
base, the
tails come together over the head, and the wings are in the form of a cresent
moon at the shoulder.
6-THE
ANSWER
What
is the answer to the MYSTERY of the DRAGON and the WINGED SERPENT? The Bible
gives the answer in REVELATION 12: 7-9:
"And
there was War in HEAVEN: MICHAEL and His ANGELS fought against the DRAGON: and
the DRAGON fought and his ANGELS, and prevailed not: (did not win!) neither was
their place found any more in HEAVEN. "
"And
the GREAT DRAGON was cast out, that old SERPENT, called the DEVIL, and SATAN,
which deceiveth the whole world:
he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
Here
we find the symbols for the DEVIL, being a DRAGON and a SERPENT. When the DEVIL
is pictured as a SERPENT, he is sly and sneaky. When he is called a DRAGON, he
is a persecutor. In the last scenes of this earth’s history SATAN will
certainly be like a DRAGON.
REVELATION
12:17 says:
"And
the DRAGON was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of
her seed, which keep the COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, and have the TESTIMONY of JESUS
CHRIST."
But
what is the answer to the mystery of the WINGED SERPENT?
The
story is told in the BIBLE of LUCIFER. He was honored of God and called,
"SON OF THE MORNING." He was first of the COVERING CHERUBS and was
holy and undefiled. He stood in the presence of the GREAT CREATOR, and the beams
of Glory from the ETERNAL GOD, rested upon him.
He
was full of wisdom and beauty. EZEKIEL 28:14,15 says, "Thou art the
ANOINTED CHERUB that covereth: and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy
mountain of GOD; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of
fire. Thou was perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created."
"Thou
hast said in thy heart, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God. . . I
will be like the MOST HIGH." ISA. 14:13
He
stirred up rebellion in Heaven, going around to the other angels with lies and
telling them, "God has been unfair to all of us. Make me your leader and I
will give you greater honor and power than you now have. Many angels have
accepted me as their NEW RULER."
So
it was that LUCIFER, "THE LIGHT BEARER," The sharer of God’s Glory,
became SATAN, "THE ADVERSARY," of God and Holy beings. One-third of
the angels in Heaven followed his rebellion and WAR was the result.
No
longer free to stir up rebellion in heaven, SATAN was cast to the earth. He
decided to try and trick Adam and Eve.
The
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE which stood near the TREE OF LIFE in the middle of the garden,
was to be a test of obedience. Adam and Eve were told they were never to eat the
fruit from that one tree or they would die!
SATAN
chose to use a beautiful SERPENT as his medium, so he could deceive Eve. The
fruit on the tree looked very beautiful to Even, who had wandered away from
Adam, and she began to question in her mind why God had told them not to eat it.
Now Satan had his chance. "Yea, hath God said, ye shall not eat of every
tree of the garden?" he asked Eve in a musical voice.
What kind of a SERPENT was this in EDEN? Legends say it was a WINGED SERPENT.
The primitive writing in the CHINESE language shows this. When you analyze the
word-picture for ‘reptile’, you can see a snakelike body. Attached to the
left side are 3 strokes that indicate feathers or wings.
An
inspired writer wrote: "SATAN chose to employ as his medium the SERPENT.
The SERPENT was then one of the wisest and most beautiful creatures on earth. It
had wings and when flying through the air presented an appearance of dazzling
brightness, having the color and brilliancy of burnished gold."
In
the occult world today the story is told of a WINGED SERPENT that lived in the
first Paradise. All through the ancient world when the SERPENT was pictured with
wings in meant heavenly wisdom.
 LLT
By
the way— can you guess where the idea of the MAGIC WAND and CROSIER come from?
Not from a shepherd’s staff as some would like you to believe—They represent
the SERPENT POWER. The idea came right out of the ancient BABYLONIAN MYSTERIES.
In the pictures of King Tut you can see him with his crosier and wand. Any
religion or belief that uses these things has its roots in PAGAN SATAN WORSHIP!
There
is another place you can see a lot of dragon and serpent symbols, it is at the
Vatican in Rome! Here is what ‘Vatican’ originally meant: Vatis=diviner;
can=serpent; Vatican=the divining serpent.
 LLT
Although GENESIS 3 does not say the SERPENT had wings, it indicates another form
of locomotion other than crawling. The curse for the SERPENT was "Upon thy
belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life."
GEN. 3:14.
LUCIFER
was one of the most beautiful angels in HEAVEN. When sin came through him, he
was cast to the earth and the most beautiful became the most dreaded. The same
experience occurred to the WINGED SERPENT.
God’s
throne is in heaven. On either side of the throne are the highest order of
ANGELS. At one time LUCIFER was one of these COVERING CHERUBS. When he
sinned the DEVIL was cast to this earth, and ever since he has tried to
duplicate the throne in heaven, on earth.
It
is a marvel, how SATAN has used the WINGED SERPENT as a symbol of a COVERING
CHERUB. Ancient EGYPTIAN paintings show a WINGED SERPENT with its wings
outstretched over the god OSIRIS, the many-eyed god.
The
rock group "KISS" (KNIGHTS IN SATAN'S SERVICE) use a WINGED SERPENT in
their act. Remember their title, "IN SATAN'S SERVICE" and his symbol
the 'WINGED SERPENT'.
The
movie "STARSHIP INVASIONS" had this sentence in its advertising,
"Forced to seek a new home, the legion of the WINGED SERPENT has selected
planet earth."
Watch
out for things that use the SERPENT, the WINGED SERPENT or DRAGONS as symbols or
decorations or part of a story. DRAGONS as real animals—do not exist— they
are not real. But the BEING who uses them as his symbol is real!
The
power that they represent, is not our friend! It is a decieptful power,
appearing fascinating and beautiful, but bringing death and destruction, just
like we saw in the VIKING RAIDERS, the MAYAN SERPENT-SUN WORSHIPPERS and we are
told about in the BIBLE.
If
whatever religion or practice you are involved with uses DRAGONS or SERPENTS as
symbols or associates them with good: then you know it has its roots in the
pocket of the FALLEN ANGEL, LUCIFER, who made a DEVIL out of himself and is
pledged to destroy all good. Get out of there fast! And don’t look back!
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Some pictures courtesy of LLT
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