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 Europe, dragons were usually depicted with wings and a barbed
DragonLike unicorns, dragons appear independently in many mythological traditions around the world.Dragons are large lizard-like creatures that usually have wings. In many myths they breathe fire and hoard gold and other jewels. Mythical creatures based on real animals are perhaps the most common ty...
The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people. Whereas in western cultures dragons are usually regarded...
Some good examples of this form of crafting include Roman and Byzantine wall mosaics, depicting mythological scenes or everyday life, and modern inlays used on table tops or flooring to make intricate designs using different colored stones. Stone Carving The art of stone carving involves removing s...