These early dragon myths were likely influenced by the presence ... in a relentless bid to cast the world into perpetual darkness. (These dragons don’t breathe fire—but they’re very real.) ...

From fire-breathing beasts to venomous winged predators, this guide explores the most dangerous dragons in myth, lore, and ...

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Greek mythology features several dragons, but is there any evidence that these mythical monsters were based on real creatures?

In Japanese mythology, dragons aren't the fire-breathing, treasure-hoarding monsters you'll find in Tolkien, Martin, et al.

Dean DeBlois isn’t only developing a live-action How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, he’s potentially expanding the entire ...

and it has been the inspiration of much of the world's great literature in every age and clime. The dragon-myth also represents the earliest doctrine or systematic theory of astronomy and meteorology.

“The Lost World of Dragons,” on display from Saturday through Dec. 31, celebrates the history and science of how the dragon myth has grown through the ages and across cultures. Developed by ...