Amazing facts about dragons

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• The word “dragon” comes from the Greek word “draconta,” which means “to watch.” The Greeks saw dragons as beasts that guarded valuable items. In fact, many cultures depict dragons as hoarding treasure.
• Ancient Greeks and Sumerians spoke of giant “flying serpents” in their scrolls and lectures. Dragons are depicted as snake- or reptile-like.
• The Komodo dragon is a type of monitor lizard, which is aggressive and deadly. They can be 10 feet long and use toxic bacteria in their mouths to wound their prey.
• Dragons are mythological creatures that have magical powers.
• Many modern authors have used dragons in their stories. J.R.R. Tolkien has Smaug in The Hobbit and J.K. Rowling introduces dragons that challenge the characters in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
• Dragons are snake or reptile-like creatures that are gigantic and powerful.
• They can usually fly and breathe fire or ice.
• They fly using large wings and their bodies are covered with scales, as is their long tails.
• Many dragons have red, slanted eyes.
• They can be fierce or they can be kind and helpful.

• In ancient Chinese mythology, the people believed that there were three species of dragons; these were known as “lung” (sky), “li” (sea) and “kiau” (marsh) dragons.
• Instead of being feared, these magnificent mythological creatures were admired so much that the dragon was often a symbol for imperial authority.Not to be outdone by other cultures and their mythologies, the ancient Greeks had their own dragons. They believed that there were four different species of dragons, which included the fire-breathing Chimera, a serpent called Dracones, a marine being named Cetea and a fearsome female monster named Dracaenae.
• According to the Chinese legend, the dragon was a benevolent and strong creature that has the power to bring rain, floods, and even hurricanes to land
• In Chinese mythology, dragons have a very positive connotation. They represent power, strength, and good luck, and they are symbols of powerful people such as emperors.
• On Dragon Boat Festival, boats are decorated with a carved dragon’s head and are used for dragon boat racing on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

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