Here Be Dragons
Channel: Steampunk Desperado
Date: 23/12/2022

Dragons have been an important component in the human imagination, from myths and legends to fantasy and science fiction. They appear in the folklore of many nations. This level of representation for an imaginary animal is unparalleled. Why do these creatures hold such a fascination for us? This week, we look into these issues and also survey significant draconic works of fiction.
As always, thanks to Wikipedia plus these additional sites:
https://www.livescience.com/25559-dragons.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-did-dragons-come-from-23969126/
https://www.realmofhistory.com/2018/03/27/10-mythical-dragon-entities-facts/
https://dragons.fandom.com/wiki/African_Dragon
https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/may/05/top-10-dragons-in-fiction