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| − | Dragons (or Sea Serpents) are mythological creatures found commonly in folklore and fantasy stories. Many of the myths are believed to be loosely based on real creatures such as [[dinosaurs]], [[alligators]], [[crocodiles]] and [[Komodo Dragons]]. Legendary sea serpents such as [[Loch Ness]], Gaasyendietha and Argont have never been proven to exist, but | + | Dragons (or Sea Serpents) are mythological creatures found commonly in folklore and fantasy stories. Many of the myths are believed to be loosely based on real creatures such as [[dinosaurs]], [[alligators]], [[crocodiles]] and [[Komodo Dragons]]. Legendary sea serpents such as [[Loch Ness]], Gaasyendietha and Argont have never been proven to exist, but some believe that they originate from folk memories of [[dinosaur]]s{{fact}}. Crocodilians in particular are perfect candidates for legends of sea dragons, as they have been recorded to grow to truly impressive sizes in some cases. |
Saint George, Saint Mercurialis, first bishop of the city of Forlì, Saint Julian of Le Mans, Saint Veran, Saint Crescentinus, Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Martha, and Saint Leonard of Noblac are a few of the people whose legends include dragons of some type. | Saint George, Saint Mercurialis, first bishop of the city of Forlì, Saint Julian of Le Mans, Saint Veran, Saint Crescentinus, Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Martha, and Saint Leonard of Noblac are a few of the people whose legends include dragons of some type. | ||
Revision as of 20:30, March 31, 2007
Dragons (or Sea Serpents) are mythological creatures found commonly in folklore and fantasy stories. Many of the myths are believed to be loosely based on real creatures such as dinosaurs, alligators, crocodiles and Komodo Dragons. Legendary sea serpents such as Loch Ness, Gaasyendietha and Argont have never been proven to exist, but some believe that they originate from folk memories of dinosaurs[Citation Needed]. Crocodilians in particular are perfect candidates for legends of sea dragons, as they have been recorded to grow to truly impressive sizes in some cases.
Saint George, Saint Mercurialis, first bishop of the city of Forlì, Saint Julian of Le Mans, Saint Veran, Saint Crescentinus, Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Martha, and Saint Leonard of Noblac are a few of the people whose legends include dragons of some type.
Though European dragons are almost always regarded as evil, or at the least, mere predators, dragons in Eastern mythology tend to be regarded as divine creatures, as often benevolent as neutral or evil.
