Updates? Dragons were personified as a caring mother with her children or a pair of dragons. ( The Commons ) The Danann (pre-Celtic "fairy" people) were overthrown by the invading Milesians. Their magical attributes endow them with the ability to appear or disappear at will, or change shape into animal forms (Sayce, 1934). Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. beautiful satin Fuji paper. Dragon Myths: Tales of Beasts, Beauties, and Brutes