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A dragon is typically depicted as a large and powerful serpent or other reptile, with magical or spiritual qualities. Mythological creatures possessing some or most of the characteristics typically associated with dragons are common throughout the world's cultures.
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They are commonly portrayed as serpentine or reptilian, hatching from eggs and possessing long, typically scaly, bodies; dragons are almost always portrayed as having large eyes, a feature that is the origin for the word for dragon in many cultures, and is often (but not always) portrayed with wings and a fiery breath.
Although dragons (or dragon-like creatures) occur commonly in legends around the world, different cultures have perceived them differently. Chinese dragons (), and Eastern dragons generally, are usually seen as benevolent, whereas European dragons are usually malevolent (there are of course exceptions to these rules). Malevolent dragons also occur in Persian mythology (see Azhi Dahaka) and other cultures.
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i was enjoying this more when i thought it was a nature show about komodo dragons. now it's something my dad would watch.
DocSprinkl (Ryan Sprinkle) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:35:09 -0000
i was enjoying this more when i thought it was a nature show about komodo dragons. now it's something my dad would watch.
awesome show on #discoverychannel about komodo #dragons
DocSprinkl (Ryan Sprinkle) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:15:01 -0000
awesome show on #discoverychannel about komodo #dragons
Holy crap-- Komodo dragons have venom that makes blood unable to clot. Discovery channel rocks
AlexisLampley (Alexis Lampley) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:19:16 -0000
Holy crap-- Komodo dragons have venom that makes blood unable to clot. Discovery channel rocks
@urbanREUP Komodo Dragons are bad-ass!
bladerelic (Blade Relic) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:18:45 -0000
@urbanREUP Komodo Dragons are bad-ass!
why am i watching this thang on komodo dragons lolz X_x
jfreshakarico (rico washington) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:14:58 -0000
why am i watching this thang on komodo dragons lolz X_x
why am I staying up late to watch a show about komodo dragons? because they're awesome? yes. but so is sleep.
Hyla_Brook (Katie Nichols) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:10:57 -0000
why am I staying up late to watch a show about komodo dragons? because they're awesome? yes. but so is sleep.
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