“The Legend of Master Stoorworm” Dragon
Physical: Long, lived in water, ate whatever his tongue reached, had bad breath.
Behavior: Yawned a lot, ate people, had a large appetite
Type: Sea serpent
Typical European Dragon: No
Why: Had no wings, and did not breathe fire
Notes: Killed when liver was set on fire. Body formed various islands. Was typical of the “great serpents shaping the land” world myths.
“Beowulf and the Firedrake” Dragon
Physical: claws, needle teeth, breathed fire, keen sense of smell
Behavior: Guarded treasure. Did not attack until its treasure was stolen.
Type: Firedrake
Typical European Dragon: Yes
Why: Guarded treasure, breathed fire
Notes: Lived peacefully until treasure was stolen.
“St. George and the Dragon” Dragon
Physical: Large green scales, massive wings, long curly tail, many eyes on back
Behavior: Lived in swamps, ate people, terrorized everyone
Type: Lindorm
Typical European Dragon: Yes
Yes: Had the classic description, had a “damsel in distress”
Notes: Not say why dragon was angry unless Christians took over where he lived.
“St. Romain and the Gargouille” Dragon
Physical: Snaky body and neck, slender head and jaws, moonstone eyes, membrane fins, no legs
Behavior: Slithered, lived in the river, flood the countryside with water, afraid of the Cross
Type: Gargouille
Typical European Dragon: No
Why: Spouted water instead of fire
Notes: No mentioned of eating people. Only wanted the territory
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