Physical: Serpent-dragon, size of the earth, vapor breath.
Behavior: Wrapped itself around the earth, bit tail in mouth, but will eat when tempted
Type: Ouroboros, serpent dragon
Typical European Dragon: No
Why: Did not have the physical characteristics
Notes: Common in world legends
“The Mordiford Wyvern” Dragon
Physical: Iridescent scales, wings, toxic breath, keen sense of smell
Behavior: Ate people, did favor one person but too hungry to care most of the time
Type: Wyvern
Typical European Dragon: Yes
Why: Behaved like a typical dragon
Notes: Was wyvern but seemed more classic dragon in behavior
“Regulus and Carthaginian Serpent” Dragon
Physical: long snake, large proportions
Behavior: peaceful, blocked passage to city
Type: Serpent dragon
Typical European Dragon: No
Why: Did not have the physical characteristics or behavior
Notes: Acted like a natural animal
“The Bride of the Lindorm King” Dragon
Physical: Snaky, wingless, two-legged
Behavior: Lived in woods, not bother people
Type: Serpent dragon
Typical European Dragon: No
Why: Did not have the physical characteristics
Notes: Another story of an enchanted human as a dragon
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