Why EVERY Civilization Invented Dragons

Why does every civilization — from ancient China to medieval Europe — have a dragon myth? 🐉
From the sacred cloud-riding dragons of China to the chaos serpents of Mesopotamia, and from Quetzalcoatl in Mesoamerica to the fire-breathing beasts of European legend, dragons appear in every corner of human imagination. But why?

In this video, we explore:

The cultural origins of dragons in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

How dragons shifted from sacred protectors to monstrous villains.

Why psychologists like Joseph Campbell see dragons as “threshold guardians” in the hero’s journey.

How modern media — from Game of Thrones and Skyrim to Pokémon and Final Fantasy — has reinvented the dragon.

The deeper question: Have humans themselves become the dragons?

Dragons are more than just fantasy monsters. They are symbols of chaos, wisdom, power, and transformation. They adapt to each age, mirroring the fears and hopes of the people who imagine them.

Whether you love mythology, fantasy worlds, or hidden connections between ancient myths and pop culture, this is the ultimate deep dive into why dragons never die.

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