Dragon it is a animal which is represented with snake tail, claws and wings. It is a mythological figure present in the history of several civilizations. It is a kind of giant lizard, which releases fire from its mouth. In the figurative sense dragon is a person of bad temper.
The dragon is present in the mythology of different peoples, such as Chinese and Europeans, and each has a different symbology. Dragon myths are believed to have emerged from observations of cave paintings, dinosaur fossils and other giant creatures.
The dragon is such an important figure that it is common for people to get dragon tattoos as a symbol of the animal's strength and energy.
Dragon in Chinese Mythology
The dragon in Chinese mythology is a kind of mutation and completely different from the western dragon. It is a mixture of various animals, such as the eyes of a tiger, the antlers of a deer, the body of a snake, the feet of an eagle and the ears of an ox. The Chinese dragon represents the energy of fire and transformation.
The dragon is also one of the animals that appears in the zodiac of the Chinese horoscope, where individuals of that sign are considered superior to all other animal signs. People who have the dragon as their sign are usually full of vitality and strength.
Komodo dragon
The Komodo Dragon is a giant lizard that lives on the island of Komodo, Indonesia. The Komodo dragon is very similar to a dragon and very powerful, as its saliva contains deadly bacteria that prevent its prey from escaping after being bitten.