The Dragon of the Eastern Culture

Dragon

Man eater dragon

Dragons in the Eastern cultures are seen much differently than those in Western cultures. Eastern cultures see the dragon as gods and protectors. They are not viewed as evil and dangerous as they are in Western cultures. Instead, they are seen as gentle and bringers of good fortune. The bodies of these dragons are long and serpent like, and they typically do not have wings. Instead of breathing fire, Eastern dragons breathe clouds. They do not roar, but make the sounds of gongs and bells. As you can see, this is much different than the depiction of dragons in the West.

The Dragon of the Western Culture

Western dragons are a big part of the culture because of the story of King Arthur. During medieval times, it was seen as a major accomplishment to slay a dragon. This is because in most of the Western civilizations, dragons were seen as dangerous and evil. They were enormous and had wings that allowed them to fly. Not only could they fly, but they also breathed fire. This meant that in order for anyone to be able to slay one of these kinds of dragons, he had to be strong and fearless. It was said that many knights died trying to slay dragons.

What the Mythical Dragon Is

Mythical Dragon

Dragons are typically depicted as fire breathing reptiles. In most cases, they are quite large and may or may not have wings. There are a lot of cultures that have dragons as a part of their mythology. However, the way that the varieties of cultures see dragons are very different. In some cultures, the dragon is seen as evil and destructive. There are other cultures that view the dragon as wise and protective. There are numerous different kinds of dragons and their features vary greatly between the many cultures. You will notice that even though they differ, there are a lot of similarities between them as well.