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dragon

 

[ หˆdrรฆษกษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

beast, monster, serpent.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dragรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค—เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drache

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ naga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะบะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฉใ‚ดใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dragon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dragรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ejderha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ž˜๊ณค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drekki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถะดะฐาปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dragรณn

Etymology

The word 'dragon' originates from the Greek word 'drakลn', 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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