First off, I am a huge, huge fan of dragons. In fact, most people I know are. They are bohemeths of the world, with wings that can block out the sun. Crumbling towers and burning down farms isn’t some massive goal, it is just a Tuesday. That’s it. Dragons have been in myth and legend since the beginning of man, but the furthest evidence recorder comes from the 4th century. It was around that time in history that people found the bones of a giant creature. This was the start of archeology as we know it. Where do these stories come from? Stories of vikings, even some modern sightings of giant winged beasts in the sky. So What are dragons? Although most people alive or who have ever lived have not come close to a dragon, we have reason to believe that they may still be alive. Through sightings, and the discovery of new species every day, the chances that we have found every animal are very small. Where would they hide? I have no idea. The origins of the dragon supposedly come from the first discovery of dinosaur bones. Construction workers in China discovered a long necked dinosaur fossil. The fossil belonged to Qijianglong, a dinosaur that roamed the world 160 million years ago. As the rumors of this terrifying beast got out, word started to spread. So what do dragons look like? According to most people they are very long reptilian creatures. Some kinds of dragons have wings and others do not. The head is long and thin. If the dragon has arms they usually have very large sharp talons. If they have arms they are usually short. So, if I had to guess I would say the dragon looks like an anorexic t-rex with wings...basically. However, many cultures have many different varieties of dragons, including ones that breathe fire. For instance, the chinese dragon is bigger and has no wings. A lot like falcor from the never ending story. The varieties vary in size from dinosaur proportions to as small as a chicken. Basically there are many stories and all seem to be different. It is believed that some of these dragons are actually dinosaurs. Dinosaurs that have somehow survived through the millennia. Presumably through stories and ancient scrolls and drawings. However, there is another creature who bears a passing resemblance to the fabled creature… As the world started to expand, sailors started to gather the courage to explore exotic new lands. Those new lands included Indonesia. In Indonesia, there are many fascinating and amazing things including, the komodo dragon. The komodo dragon is a huge reptile. They are aggressive and can reach up to 10 feet in length. Many stories from sailors tell about these great dragons and bring them home where the stories spread. Evidence of these stories can be found in nordic legend, as well as greek legend. The word dragon comes from the greek word drakon meaning serpent or seafish. Stories of these creatures have been around for ages, and we are no closer to finding the answer then we were before. So if you have anything add be sure to leave a comment below.
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Josh Hill
I try to research as much about the paranormal as I can. I find this world beyond ours to be fascinating. My goal is to bring you all the information you need to find the answers for yourself. Archives
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