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Dragons are mythological creatures found in artwork, stories and legends.
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No one really knows where the legends and stories of dragons came from or started.
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Dragons are usually described as a huge, gigantic reptile or lizard like creature.
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Sometimes they are shown with green scaly skin, wings and red eyes.
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There are many different kinds of dragons.
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Some dragons are said to blow fire, other dragons fly, some blow ice
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Some say that dragons are poisonous.
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Stories from the Middle Ages say that knights would go out to fight dragons as a test of their bravery.
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It was believed that if you took a bath in a dragon’s blood it helped you see into the future.
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A dragon’s tooth was believed to be good luck.
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Dragons are sometimes shown as an evil creature.
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In Japanese and Chinese culture, dragons are a sign of good fortune. Dragons are an important symbol in Chinese New Year celebrations. They are believed to bring good fortune and wealth.
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There are many dragon decorations and dances during Chinese New Year.
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Dragons are a real mystery!