. The evolution of the dragon. are surrogates ofthe mandrake, and like it derive their magical properties directly orindirectly from the pearl. ^ See Rendel Harris (op. cit.) and Sir James Frazer [op. at.). ^ Jackson, op. cit. ^ An interesting rationalization (of which Mr. T. H. Pear has kindlyreminded me) of this ancient Oriental belief is still alive amongst Britishwomen. It is maintained that pearls lose their lustre unless they areworn in contact with the skin. This of course is a pure myth, but also anilluminating survival. ^ See Frazer, op. cit., p. 16, especially the references to the d
. The evolution of the dragon. are surrogates ofthe mandrake, and like it derive their magical properties directly orindirectly from the pearl. ^ See Rendel Harris (op. cit.) and Sir James Frazer [op. at.). ^ Jackson, op. cit. ^ An interesting rationalization (of which Mr. T. H. Pear has kindlyreminded me) of this ancient Oriental belief is still alive amongst Britishwomen. It is maintained that pearls lose their lustre unless they areworn in contact with the skin. This of course is a pure myth, but also anilluminating survival. ^ See Frazer, op. cit., p. 16, especially the references to the devilscandle and the lamp of the elves . Rendel Harris, op. cit., p. 113: Other factors played a part in thedevelopment of this legend of opening up treasure-houses. Both Artemisand Hecate are associated with a magical plant capable of opening locksand helping the process of birth. Artemis is a goddess of the portal andher life-giving symbol in a multitude of varied forms is found appropriatelyplaced above the lintel of 1
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