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Dragons have intrigued mankind for thousands of years. Since ancient times, the mythological dragon and dragon-like creatures have figured largely in the myths and legends of many cultures. I’ve always found it amazing that old civilizations which had no contact with each other believed in the same imaginary beasts. How did this happen? How did an Aztec civilization living in the Americas and the ancient people of Sumer or Egypt both believe in a creature that never existed? How did all these groups create basically the same image?

The oldest evidence of dragon lore comes from Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, where a 7,000-year-old jade dragon was found. In China, a 3,700-year old turquoise dragon totem was unearthed in Yanshi City. This dragon was comprised of some 2,000 delicate pieces of turquoise. The effort and craftmanship displayed in these objects give evidence as to how important the dragon was to these people.

Dragons also played a part in Greek mythology dating from earlier than 550 BC. These creatures took the form of the Hydra that battled with Heracles, the Colchian dragon that guarded the Golden Fleece, and the Nemean dragon that guarded the groves of Zeus, chief god of the Olympians. Another Greek dragon, Ladon, guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides and was killed by Hercules.

Asian Indians had their Naga, the Japanese had their Ryu, Korea had its Yong, the Philippines had the Bakunawa, and the Vietnamese had their Rong.

In Europe, the French had dragons, the Sardinians had the Scultone, Scandinavians had Lindworms, the English had Wyverns, the Scots had Beheithirs, Hungary had the Zomok, Armenia had the Vishap, Romania had the Balaur, Austria had the Cuelebre, Portugal had the Coca, the Turks had the Evren, and the Welsh had their Y Ddraig Goch, which is still displayed on the Welsh flag..

In the Americas, the Incas and the Aztecs both believed in dragons, and the ancient peoples of Sumer, Babylonia, and Egypt, along with other parts of Africa, all had a belief in some form of dragon.

The symbol of the dragon represented different attributes to different societies. For example, some saw the dragon as evil, while a few cultures saw the dragon as benevolent. For the Chinese, the dragon stood for power, and for the Anglo-Saxons, the dragon was the guardian of the grave and of treasure, which can be seen in the epic poem Beowulf. In other societies, the dragon represented wisdom and longevity.

Even today, many people are fascinated with dragons and dragon lore. Some collect dragon figurines and dragon carvings, and for these collectors, dragon gifts are a great idea. These can be found in a wide range of styles and sizes, and might be made of pewter, bronze, or glass or carved from wood or resin. Some have amazing detail, and some are even adorned with genuine Swarovski stones!

Below are some fascinating pieces of dragon décor that would serve as great dragon gifts, offered at discount prices!