.. Blood pounded inside his skull. The pounding became more distinct. A thundering and a racing of hoofs, rising like a storm over the hills to the north. The triumphant baying of the Saxon war-horns was echoed by others, more distant. These were higher, shriller, the prelude to the storm. Cavalry bugles. Bedwyr's lungs were full of smoke and blood, else he would have laughed. The dragon had come at last. David Pilling
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A dragon is a creature that lives in the sea. The word comes from the Greek words draco, meaning "dragon" and nássa, meaning "breath." It is often depicted in mythology as a huge, fire-breathing reptile with talons and sharp teeth. Dragons are also known as the serpent of fire, the guardian of treasures, the lord of serpents, the king of serpents, the god of fire, or simply as fire-breather. The dragon is one of the most powerful mythical creatures, with over two hundred different origins. The tail can be used to control people through hypnotism.

Its breath can destroy crops and houses. Its presence brings rain and drought. It can even make volcanoes erupt.

There are many legends telling how dragons came into being or why they exist. These legends usually center around a hero who kills a dragon who was living in some sacred site or place where great power was held. The dragon is one of the most powerful mythical creatures. It has been described in many ways but is usually depicted as being very large with wings that are used for flight or for protection when it sleeps on its back.

It has huge claws on its feet that are used for digging in the ground when it burrows deep into caves to sleep.

Source: Artorius

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