We have spent the better part of eleven years researching and validating our dragon's mythos. With academic analysis of the many tribes and nations that inhabited the Niagara region, cryptozoological reports and our own ritual and meditative work, we have uncovered and awoken a forgotten water dragon power that can heal and transform those that invoke him. We will soon have a book published that supports the validity and reality of the ancient serpent power that resides in the Niagara region, its river, the lakes it connects and of course the world famous wonder, Niagara falls. It will also be a complete working guide on how to understand his energy better and invoke his magik.

Dragon energy at Niagara falls is known to many. There have been a couple of books in the past that have lightly touched on the subject and there are hints of its existence on various internet sites, but nobody has gathered all the evidence in order to reveal the dragon energy's approachability and modern manifestations. We endeavour to bring this energy to the multitudes of people in the new age and Pagan world. A winged or feathered serpent, the dragon represents a union of earthly and celestial forces, a symbol of protection and strength. Dragons guard the gates to the netherworlds, protect the earth and all its inhabitants, and possess the knowledge and prophesy of the world. Dragon dens are sacred places, sources of the Earth's energies and spiritual power; The dragon of Niagara has his lair behind Niagara falls. The giant feathered serpent dwells within the myths of the natives from Mexico to the United States, and the serpent mounds in America (one in Ontario) are well known power spots to many.

The original inhabitants of the Niagara area were worshipers of serpent power and placated the deity they believed lived in (and was itself) the falls. The Niagara River once traveled at a much faster speed of erosion before being tapped for its energy (hydro electricity), moving and undulating south like a living serpent. Always present in the daylight hours, the rainbow which is a universal and ancient symbol of the cosmic serpent, connecting us to the heavens and magical realms, glows in Niagara falls, coming from the depths of the chasm. It was believed by the early inhabitants that the giant serpent lived in a cave beneath the falls. As new nomads and peoples arrived it was handed down as the legacy and local entity.

This ancient primal and mysterious power suffered a rather sad but typical accusation of being an evil entity. Throughout history and all over the Earth (except the orient), dragon energy came to represent the ancient and archaic ways that needed to be derstroyed for a new ideology to grow; so we have the myths of dragon slaying. Even in Babylonian and Egyptian myths a dragon representing the age of primordial beginnings is slayed or suppressed to signify a new era of constants. New ways to mark the seasons, new kingdoms and religions. Here in Niagara the same thing happened. As the more recent inheritors of the region, the Iroquois nation massacred what was once a tribal nation the French explorers called " the neutral Indians", named the Onguiaahra, they were the last to have any ties to the water serpent power handed down by those that preceded them, mound builders from the south west (strangely enough they deserted the Canadian side leaving it empty, left to wandering natives and then colonized by the European explorers).When the Iroquois began to control the area, it is no surprise that they chose Niagara Falls to be the final place of battle for their sky god hero to slay an evil and poisonous serpent. Such a myth signifies that they took control of the area and put to end the legacy of the rainbow serpent of the falls. In fact research will show that the Iroquois have in their myths a disdain for serpents in general, not believing them to represent healing or transformation as others did. To each their own.

As stated earlier others have felt and believed the falls was the resting place of dragon energy. Many pictures exist throughout the Internet of various forms of a dragon manifesting, no surprise. As with other places with a water dragon sightings of a lake/sea monster have been documented through time. The most famous of course is the Loch Ness monster. Hoaxes abound, we know, but the sightings have been regular for thousands of years. In fact when Christian missionaries went to convert the local Scottish pagans, they said they had defeated a large sea monster. Apparently not. Modern day pagans still honour "Nessie" and believe that when she is sighted it is when she manifests in the physical realm. Niagara again has the same legacy.

There are several books with published reports about sightings of a lake serpent at the mouths of the Niagara River in both lake Erie and Ontario. All through colonial times to the present a serpent has been sighted. Of course not generating quite the infamy as others but that’s ok with us. Documented it is. The orient has a long legacy to this day of worshiping and honouring dragons. It is no surprise that in recent time fen shui priests, using their old ways dowsed the falls to be a place of water dragon energy. They are right. Several years ago we began to work and awaken the dragon of Niagara Falls. An ancient and primal entity indeed, but also one of wisdom and compassion.

The water dragon is of course known for healing and ours here in Niagara is also a healer. With years of manifestation and ritual we have honoured and again placated the dragon of the falls. Received countless blessings and wonderful magik. We have sung out loud to him, drummed in his honour on the cliffs and in the gorge. Called upon him on the shores of the rivers mouths. All of which please him to no end. As we say in pagan circles,” you can't argue with manifestation", and we wont. The deity is primal as stated, but very approachable and easy to work with. He has become our teacher and protector, a friend and family member.

The dragon was not slayed. The one they called Gaasyendietha was banished by incantations and ignored. We call him Heenun, and we have awoke him and love him for the wise power that he is.

... More of the saga and story to appear on this page in the future. May you be blessed by dragons.