Western Dragon
When people hear the term dragon, they usually think of the western dragon. The western dragon is usually a large reptilian beast with bat wings and four legs. Commonly, there are two hind legs and two fore legs, and, while the dragon may walk on all four of them, the dragon can also sit back on the haunches and use its fore legs.
These dragons also tend to be highly decorated. Their crocodile-shaped heads (also referred to as Wedge-shaped) usually have horns on them or elaborate ears. They may also have spines down their back, and have thick, rudder-tails.
Most people picture western dragons as particularly cruel creatures that horde gold and torture small towns. For the most part, older stories told of dragons are fire-breathers, but some Acid-spitters as well as Ice-breathers have now been appearing. Usually, their abilities are reflected in their scales.
While some cultures felt pain towards dragons, others believed that they were superior beings that would bring gifts to you if you managed to slay one. For instance, some say that if you eat a heart of a dragon, you will understand the birds. Other things include rubbing dragon's blood against the skin, which supposedly protected you from stab wounds, and eating a dragons tongue, which allocated you the power to win any fight of words.
Viking used to have dragons along the sides of their boats, and there are many English crests and coat of arms that feature dragons upon them. Today, their symbol is still strong. The Welsh flag has a red dragon on it.
These dragons also tend to be highly decorated. Their crocodile-shaped heads (also referred to as Wedge-shaped) usually have horns on them or elaborate ears. They may also have spines down their back, and have thick, rudder-tails.
Most people picture western dragons as particularly cruel creatures that horde gold and torture small towns. For the most part, older stories told of dragons are fire-breathers, but some Acid-spitters as well as Ice-breathers have now been appearing. Usually, their abilities are reflected in their scales.
While some cultures felt pain towards dragons, others believed that they were superior beings that would bring gifts to you if you managed to slay one. For instance, some say that if you eat a heart of a dragon, you will understand the birds. Other things include rubbing dragon's blood against the skin, which supposedly protected you from stab wounds, and eating a dragons tongue, which allocated you the power to win any fight of words.
Viking used to have dragons along the sides of their boats, and there are many English crests and coat of arms that feature dragons upon them. Today, their symbol is still strong. The Welsh flag has a red dragon on it.
