There are creatures of legend, and then there are dragons. The beasts of fire and sky, the lords of ancient hoards and prophecy. To speak their names is to summon something old, something primal, a force woven into the marrow of our collective mythos. I have always loved dragons, though I cannot say whether I long to ride one or to be one. There is power in them, a terrible, breathtaking majesty that sets them apart from all other creatures. They are fire and shadow, sky and fury, their wings vast enough to eclipse the sun, their eyes old as…
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Dragons have captivated the human imagination across various cultures, each interpreting these creatures in uniquely fascinating ways. In Europe, legends of dragons are immortalized in stories such as Saint George’s heroic conquests or the cunning dragon Smaug in J.R.R. Tolkien’s revered The Hobbit. Journeying to the East, one finds a strikingly different visage of the dragon: here, they are revered as wise and benevolent spirits intertwined with nature and the cosmos, symbols of prosperity, and bearers of good fortune. The mysterious allure of dragons bridges our worlds and weaves together the diverse fabric of human stories. What is it about…