Dragon anatomy. Artwork showing a proposed internal anatomy for a dragon, intended to explain its fire-breathing abilities. Myths and legends about dr

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Dragon anatomy. Artwork showing a proposed internal anatomy for a dragon, intended to explain its fire-breathing abilities. Myths and legends about dragons are found worldwide. In many Western cultures, the dragon is a fire-breathing symbol of death and evil. However, other cultures, such as the ancient Greeks and Romans and Chinese believed dragons to have a protective, benign influence. In ancient China, the dragon was a symbol of the Emperor and was widely believed to be a real creature that controlled the weather. Dragons are also found in stories in the fantasy genre. For a similar artwork, see C015/1503.

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Size: 4946px × 4270px
Photo credit: © JOSE ANTONIO PENAS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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