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January 16 is Appreciate A Dragon Day, an opportunity to learn about the history, mythology, and real-life dragons today.
Dragon Mythology & History
9 Amazing Dragons from Around the World – There are also many variations on the dragon myth. Some dragons are terrifying; others bring good luck. Some swim in the sea; others fly in the sky. Some breathe fire; others cause earthquakes. Some have legs, like a lizard; others are legless, like a snake.
Burning Dragon Questions – An expert from the University of Florida answers questions about dragons.
Chinese Zodiac Dragon – The Dragon, also known as Loong, (simplified Chinese: 龙; traditional Chinese: 龍) is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.
List of Dragons in Mythology and Folklore – This Wikipedia resource is a good jumping-off point for cultural information.
Natural History of Dragons – In legends and folktales, dragons are magical–yet early naturalists often treated these creatures as part of the natural world.
The Surprising History of Dragons – From Google Arts & Culture where people around the world are working to preserve our shared history.
What Is A Dragon? – A colorful, fun, and informative introduction for kids.
Wikipedia – Everything you need to know about the origins and myths about dragons in cultures from across the globe from the Internet encyclopedia.
Real Life Dragons
Are Dragons Real? – On this Moment of Science, they talked about dragons. This might seem like an inappropriate topic for a science program, but there are stories and myths about dragons from everywhere in the world, from Europe to China to Australia to the Americas.
Dragon Facts for Kids – Kids learn about many kinds of dragons in different cultures.
Real Dragons of Today – This post showcases some real dragons, in terms of draconic-related (in name and appearance) reptiles alive today.
The Origin of Dragons
More to Explore
World Snake Day – World Snake Day, held every year on July 16, aims to increase awareness regarding the over 3,500 snake species that exist across the world.
Zoo Lover’s Day – National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated on April 8 in the U.S. brings all the zoo animal enthusiasts together to celebrate this significant day!
National Tell A Fairy Tale Day – February 26 is National Fairy Tale Day and the perfect opportunity to share the myths and legends that have become our escape into fantasy.
