It is conjectured that discussions of dragons are loosely based on creatures such as [[snake]]s (especially in European folklore), [[alligator]]s, and [[crocodile]]s. Legendary sea serpents such as [[Loch Ness]], Ogopogo, Gaasyendietha and Argont have never been proven to exist, but some believe that they originate from folk memories of [[dinosaur]]s<ref>"In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish [[leviathan]] the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea."(Isaiah 27:1) </ref>. [[Crocodiles]] in particular are perfect candidates for legends of sea dragons, as they have been recorded to grow to truly impressive sizes in some cases. | It is conjectured that discussions of dragons are loosely based on creatures such as [[snake]]s (especially in European folklore), [[alligator]]s, and [[crocodile]]s. Legendary sea serpents such as [[Loch Ness]], Ogopogo, Gaasyendietha and Argont have never been proven to exist, but some believe that they originate from folk memories of [[dinosaur]]s<ref>"In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish [[leviathan]] the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea."(Isaiah 27:1) </ref>. [[Crocodiles]] in particular are perfect candidates for legends of sea dragons, as they have been recorded to grow to truly impressive sizes in some cases. |