A dragon is a magical legendary creature that appears in the folklore of multiple cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in Western cultures since the …

Dec 23, 2024 · They are so pervasive, in fact, that many have wondered: Are dragons real? Scientists have generally agreed the answer is a resounding no, yet there is still something peculiar about how …

Dec 29, 2025 · Dragon, in the mythologies, legends, and folktales of various cultures, a large lizard- or serpent-like creature, conceived as evil in some traditions and as beneficent in others. In medieval …

Oct 22, 2025 · The question of whether dragons are real is a complex one. The definitive answer is no, dragons as typically depicted in myth and legend are not real in the literal, biological sense.

Jun 23, 2025 · Below, see how dragons appear across cultures, geographical regions and time periods—in the stories we tell, the fears we face and the symbols we create.

Traditional East Asian "dragons" (like the Chinese lóng) are often wingless, serpentine beings associated with water, luck, and natural forces – generally not depicted as malevolent monsters.

Oct 26, 2025 · Ultimately, dragons are real in the most important way —they’re real in human imagination, and imagination shapes how we understand our world, tell our stories, and organize our …