Long (45-70 mins)
Biblical StudiesOld TestamentNew Testament
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How Dragons and Myths Fit in the Bible
Theologian
BibleProject
Duration
49.27
Uploaded to YouTube
15 September 2023
Added to Database
29 November 2025
YouTube description
When we read the word “myth,” often what comes to mind is a fictional story. However, a myth is a way of exploring universal concerns of human existence, using symbols for things we may or may not have words to describe. The dragon is one such myth—a symbol humans have used for millennia to talk about chaos and death. Some might say it was one of the first worldwide memes. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss ancient Near Eastern literature about dragons.
Music:
“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
Additional sound design by Tyler Bailey, Dan Gummel, and Matthew Halbert-Howen
