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The Ancient Ophidian Iconography Resource (Mundus Vetus, 3000 BC - 650 AD) |
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| Set III-3-dra-001. In ancient mythology, dragon was a fantastic creature, typically with reptilian or avian features. In Greek mythology it was usually a fabulously large serpent, often crested and bearded. In European tradition (both pagan and Christain) dra-gon was a hybrid creature with scaly body, usually two pairs of legs, pair of webbed wings, and long prehensile tail. The Chinese dragon had similar features, but very rarely wings. Dragons were also present in other Old World cultural traditions (Mesopotamia, etc.). |
| {«§»} Related article(s): Lizard | Ketos, Sea-Serpent | Carnyx | Draco Standard (Note: Cross-reference links will be activated after the completion of Volume III).
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