Exploring the Myth of Dragons

What is a common feature of dragons in Western culture?

• They are always friendly.

• They have a snakelike body.

• They have no wings.

• They can breathe fire.

Which real-world animal is believed to have inspired both Egyptian and European dragon legends?

• Komodo dragon

• Nile crocodile

• Giant anaconda

• Great white shark

What is one theory about how ancient people might have mistaken dinosaur bones for dragons?

• They used them as tools.

• They thought they were giant birds.

• They found them in the ocean.

• They believed they were dragon bones.

What instinctual fear is suggested to have contributed to the creation of dragon myths?

• Fear of fire

• Fear of heights

• Fear of snakes

• Fear of water

Where do dragons typically reside in folklore?

• Open fields

• Urban areas

• Sunny beaches

• Mountain caves