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Dragons

Dragons are a much-loved mythological animal that are gigantic, powerful snake or reptile-like creatures. They have appeared in mythology throughout the ages. Dragons appeared in various Greek and Roman myths. As a result, the dragon came to be used as a military symbol. Roman soldiers of the first century a.d. inscribed dragons on the shields that they carried into battle. The ancient Celts also used the dragon symbol on their battle gear, and to this day a red dragon appears on the flag of Wales. In one famous legend, St. George, the patron saint of England, saved the daughter of a king from a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of the church over the devil. In contrast, the Chinese and Japanese hold the dragon in high regard. In their mythology and tradition, dragons symbolize power, happiness, and fertility and are believed to bring good fortune and wealth. Statues and carvings of dragons are common, and garments are often decorated with the dragon image.

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