Why Do People Around the World Share Similar Myths About Dragons?

Dragons are like a big, imaginary friend that many people all over the world have. Some think they breathe fire, others think they live in the sea or fly in the sky, but most of them look and act similar because humans like to tell stories about powerful animals. These stories travel from one place to another, just like how you might share a cool tale with your friends at school.

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  1. A boy in China believes his dragon is friendly and wise
  2. A knight in Europe fights a fire-breathing dragon in a castle
  3. Children from different parts of the world draw dragons that look almost identical

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