Dragons
(drag-ens) A mythical monster generally resembling a huge,
winged reptile. These fire breathing creatures are enormous in
size, but have the swiftness and agility of a cat. For centuries
dragons have been the discussion of folklore. Its description
varies from culture to culture, but the basis remains the same.
Dragons were large, reptile looking, winged creatures.
Although
extinct now, terminated by the hands of man, some believe that
dragons are still in existence, hiding and lurking beneath the
shadows, waiting for the time when they can once again fly freely
in the skies. Some dragons are known to be shape shifters. Others
possess the power of the chameleon as they can change their colors
to blend with their surroundings.
Some
societies believed dragons were evil and lived only to wreak havoc
and destruction upon the lands. Other societies believed that
the dragons were guardians of a higher class of people such as
Kings or Queens or they protected treasures.
In
medieval legends, the slaying of a dragon was the highest honor
a knight or warrior could achieve. Thus if such a person could
slay a dragon, they were fit to feast with a King. They would
be granted riches and women.
