The Real Origins of Dragon Myths

A scholarly, cinematic exploration of dragon myths across civilizations — from the Mesopotamian mušḫuššu and Chinese imperial dragons to European medieval wyrms, Indian serpents like Vritra, and Mesoamerican feathered serpents such as Quetzalcoatl. Grounded in verifiable sources (Encyclopedia Britannica, Smithsonian archives, academic mythology texts, museum collections) and limited to documented archaeological and literary evidence (Gilgamesh, Beowulf, dynastic Chinese records), this documentary traces the origins, symbolism, and cultural roles of dragons while clarifying their mythological nature. Visuals drawn exclusively from footage and images; subtitled in English with on‑screen dates, locations, and artifacts. If you found this enlightening, please like and share. #Dragons #Mythology #History #Documentary
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Origins of the Dragon Myth

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Mesopotamia to Gilgamesh

00:03:18
China — Evidence And Meaning

00:04:56
Japan And Korea — Myths And Forms

00:06:15
The Fearsome Wyrms of European Lore

00:07:53
Serpent Beings of India

00:09:36
Feathered Serpents of the Americas

00:11:20
Cross-Cultural Motif — Dragon-Slayers

00:12:34
The Anatomy of a Myth

00:13:38
The Human Need for Dragons