Dragon

Western Europe

In much of Europe, the dragon is a beast to be fought, feared, and sung about. It guards gold in mountain caves and appears in tales of knightly valor and divine confrontation.

Associated With

Fire, treasure, conquest, fear, heroic struggle

Atmosphere

In much of Europe, the dragon is a beast to be fought, feared, and sung about.

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Name

Dragon

European Medieval

Region

Western Europe

High and late medieval Europe

Atlas Context

This entry is part of Where Dragons Dwell, an interactive atlas of dragon myths and sacred serpent traditions across world cultures.