Height: About 2 meters Weight: 400 lbs.
Habitat: Various Origin: Europe
Meaning: Greek for "gong snake"

The general form of the dragon is shown. Before the spread of Christianity, the dragon took the form of a snake. Presently, the cannonical form includes large wings and a batlike tail. In addition to its longevity, dragons are highly intelligent and can use magic. Its blood is said to be a powerful medicine, and its scales can be worked into armor with superior protective quality.

See also: Quezacoatl, Lamia, Tiamat, Hydra, Wyvern, Wurm, and Blue Dragon