Dragon: meaning, definitions and examples
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dragon
[ หdrรฆษกษn ]
mythical creature
A dragon is a large, serpent-like legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures around the world. Dragons are often depicted as powerful and fearsome beasts that could fly and breathe fire. They are a symbol of strength and wisdom in some cultures, while in others they represent chaos and destruction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knight fought bravely against the dragon.
- In mythology, dragons are often guardians of treasure.
- The dragon soared across the sky, spreading fear.
- In Eastern cultures, dragons are considered auspicious.
Translations
Translations of the word "dragon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dragรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Drache
๐ฎ๐ฉ naga
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐะบะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ smok
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใดใณ
๐ซ๐ท dragon
๐ช๐ธ dragรณn
๐น๐ท ejderha
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋๊ณค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ drak
๐ธ๐ฐ drak
๐จ๐ณ ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ zmaj
๐ฎ๐ธ drekki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะถะดะฐาปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษngavษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ dragรณn
Etymology
The word 'dragon' originates from the Greek word 'drakลn', which means 'serpent' or 'giant snake'. It was adopted into Latin as 'draco', and through Old French as 'dragon'. The concept of dragons is present in various forms across numerous cultures, often representing both good and evil. In ancient myths, dragons were portrayed as either benevolent protectors or malevolent adversaries. The imagery and characteristics of dragons evolved over time, influenced by the cultural and geographical contexts of storytelling. In medieval Europe, dragons were frequently associated with greed and destruction, whereas in Asian cultures, they symbolize power, strength, and luck. The diverse interpretations of dragons highlight their significance in human folklore and mythology, making them enduring figures in literature and art.
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