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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_dragons_inList of dragons in mythology and folklore - Wikipedia

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   French dragons Dragon. Authors tend often to present the dragon legends as symbol of Christianity's victory over paganism, represented by a harmful dragon. The French representation of dragons spans much of European history. Guivres from Medieval France; Graoully of Metz, symbol of Christianization over paganism. Tarasque

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Historically, English has two common words for dragon: dragon, and the now rarely-used, ancient word wyrm. The word "dragon" is derived from the Latin " draco " meaning serpent, or sea fish.

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   Where did the word dragon come from?

   • The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which, in turn, comes from the Latin: draco (genitive draconis) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek δράκων, drákōn (genitive δράκοντος, drákontos) "serpent".

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   What does Dragon mean in English?

   • Both could mean "dragon's mound", or "dragon-hill". Historically, English has two common words for dragon: dragon, and the now rarely-used, ancient word wyrm. The word "dragon" is derived from the Latin "draco" meaning serpent, or sea fish. Meanwhile, in Christian religious texts, "dragon" also referred to the devil.

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   What does the Greek word 'dragon' mean?

   • The ancient Greek word usually translated as "dragon" (δράκων drákōn, genitive δράκοντοϛ drákontos) could also mean "snake", but it usually refers to a kind of giant serpent that either possesses supernatural characteristics or is otherwise controlled by some supernatural power.

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   What is a Chinese dragon called?

   • The Chinese word "lóng", or 龍, is usually translated into English as "dragon". But don't let the connection mislead you: lucky, ethereal Chinese dragons are very different beasts to the stomping, fire-breathing monsters of English mythology.

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4. en.bab.la › dictionary › english-frenchDRAGON - Translation in French - bab.la

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   Translation for 'dragon' in the free English-French dictionary and many other French translations.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english-french › dragonDRAGON | translate English to French - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DRAGON translate: dragon [masculine], dragon. Learn more in the Cambridge English-French Dictionary.

6. mythology.net › mythical-creatures › dragonDragon - Description, History, Myths & Interpretations ...

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   Mar 21, 2017 · Taken from etymonline.com: dragon (n.) early 13c., from Old French dragon, from Latin draconem (nominative draco) “huge serpent, dragon,” from Greek drakon (genitive drakontos) “serpent, giant seafish,” apparently from drak-, strong aorist stem of derkesthai “to see clearly,” from PIE *derk- “to see.”