Dragons in World Cultures

Dragon myths have been told for thousands of years in various cultures throughout the word. Most people are familiar with the fire-breathing dragon on European folklore. This huge, snakelike monster is almost always portrayed as a threat to society. Eventually, outraged citizens get upset, and some brave individual must step forward to battle the dreadful beast.
In medieval tales, it is usually a brave knight who volunteers to slay the dragon and free the maiden it holds captive. Of course, the dragon does not want to give up without a fight. In the end, however, the knight’s effort is always successful. Despite its great physical strength, the wicked dragon is eventually killed, and the knight walks away with wealth and great honor.

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dragons in European cultures

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