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An expansive anthology that chronicles the evolution of dragon mythology from ancient antiquity to the modern era. The collection highlights how various societies, from Greco-Roman civilizations to medieval Europe and premodern Asia, reimagined these monsters as either physical threats, religious allegories, or human-like allies. By featuring diverse texts such as Apollodorus’s account of the Hydra and references to modern pop culture like Dungeons & Dragons, the source illustrates the creature's enduring versatility. The editor emphasizes that while Western traditions often view dragons as fire-breathing hoarders, Eastern legends frequently link them to water and human romance. Ultimately, the book serves as a historical survey of how the human imagination uses monstrous serpents to define the boundaries of heroism and the unknown.
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