A dragon is a legendary creature , belonging to mythology and fantasy . There are stories about dragons in Chinese culture, European culture, South American culture, and many others.

There are many kinds of dragons in the different cultures. In general:

• A dragon has none to four legs, claws, scales, spikes or optional wings.
• A dragon can look like a reptile , such as a snake .
• Some dragons can be heard about in stories, (e.g) George and the Dragon.

• The Chinese dragon is associated with the emperor of China . It is the symbol of Chinese Imperial power. ^[1]

Dragons are in many stories such as How to Train Your Dragon (movie) , and Harry Potter . Some stories, such as those by Anne McCaffrey , have dragons who are looking for help, or giving help. A dragon also appears in the Book of Revelation chapters 12-13, where he is seen as the Devil .

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dragons .

• Dragons Across Cultures at Draconika

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