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One school of thought suggest that the idea came from the crocodiles of Africa. Admittedly the creature is dangerous and large enough to initiate more extreme tales. On old maps of the world the unknown area often had the phrase 'here there be dragons' written in them - one such place was always the Congo River basin. Pictures of dragons during the 11th to 13th century were just crocodiles with wings.
What else can I help you with?
Why do the Chinese believe in dragons?
they believed they were holy
Which is the mythical being believed to have become extinct?
dragons
What reptiles are snakes believed to descend from?
Dragons and dinosarus
Why are Chinese dragons colorful?
Because they are seen as 'good dragons,' and the Chinese believed that 'good dragons' should be brightly coloured to make them more friendly.
What religion believed in dragons?
No religion did actually believe in dragons, but if there is, it's probably Satanism. I hope I gave you a proper answer.
Did Greeks and Romans believed that the dragons knew the secrets of the earth?
No. The Romans regarded dragons as wild animals. And there were many stories of encounters with dragons where many men would get killed.
What is the first book in the series of Dragons in our Midst?
Raising Dragons is the first book!
Why is the Japanese dragon so important in culture?
they are usually referred to lung dragons meaning ancient and wise beings
Do ALL dragons lay eggs only?
The mythical creature known as the dragon is believed to reproduce by laying eggs. This apparently applies to all dragons.
Why do Chinese believe in dragon?
In China, dragons represent power, dignity, and honor. The Chinese believed that dragons were holy and that their kings were descended from dragons. It is so deeply imbedded in their culture that a long time ago, to not to believe in dragons meant getting executed.
What do the Chinese people use the Chinese dragon for?
Unlike western dragons,the Chinese dragons represent peace and fortune.And it is believed by Chinese people that they are the heir of Chinese Dragons. So they use Chinese Dragons,or Long in Chinese,for the hope of good luck in the year.
What planet do dragons live in?
At present dragons don't exist. According to ancient literature of Chinese it is believed that dragons existed on Earth but no such scientific evidence has been found yet about the fire-breathing dragons.
