The dragon is the single most well known mythical creature of all time. Its origins date back to the dawn of time and its legends spread across the world. Nearly every culture, at some time, has had stories and myths of dragons. At one time, people firmly believed in the existence of dragons. Some were worshipped as gods, while others were seen as demons that should be slayed. Today, due to modern science, the dragon has nearly been 'explained' out of existence. It lives nearly exclusively in fantasy, myth, story and film. Still, there are those who believe as strongly in the dragon as did those of old.

 
 
      Dragons come in nearly every shape, size, color and even disposition. What a dragon looks like and how it acts is largely up to the people who believe in it. Most dragons resemble large lizards or snakes. They nearly all have scales and most are believed to have some sort of magical powers. Some have wings, others do not. There are air dragons, fire dragons, and sea dragons. Some are cruel beasts, while others are wise sages. The dragon is a very versitile being.

The Modern Dragon
      In modern times, the dragon has taken on even more different forms. This is due largely to modern literature. Dragons have a large spot in the fantasy genre and have nearly become the tradmarks of modern fantasy themselves. From books (Ann McCaffrey, DragonLance) to roleplaying games (AD&D) to the big screen (Dragon Slayer, Dragon Heart), dragons are just as popular today as they ever have been. Yet, even with all their diversities, modern dragons still tend to resemble the sterotype of the culture they are born in.