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Dragon

Dragon has been a central figure in numerous mythologies and folklore around the world. In European traditions, dragons are often depicted as large, serpentine creatures with wings, capable of breathing fire. According to Georges Cuvier and modern geologists, dragons were real, extinct winged serpents, now considered a lost race. Legends describe dragons as both malevolent … Read more