There are many
different classifications of dragons. The
most common way to classify the breeds of dragons is by the
colour of its scales. Therefore we can find
red and green dragons, blue, white, gold, black, brown and
many other colours. Another classification
is to tie them into the elements of where
they
live. The most
common elemental dragons are the water
dragons, the earth dragons, the sky dragons
and the fire dragons.
An apparently easy
classification could be: good dragons and
bad dragons, but in fact, it should be the most complicated,
because we would have to establish a moral
code for dragons, and we are afraid that it surpasses the
possibilities of human moralists..
There are two main
dragon families: Oriental and western
dragons.
Western dragons
are usually portrayed as evil, mean, and
bloodthirsty creatures. Most dragons
have the ability to fly, although not always
take advantage of it.
His membranous wings
propel
him through the air, and allow
him to maneuver.
Wester Dragon has long been considered an
evil, maiden-stealing, village destroying,
fire-breathing beast. He has many magical
abilities including control over the
elements, telekinesis, telepathy, shape-shifting,
chameleon qualities, and invisibility.
Western dragons were particularly popular
during the Middle Ages as knights would seek
fame and fortune by attempting to kill the
creature. The fame would come from the 'bravery'
involved in fighting the dragon, the fortune
was from the dragon's den as these creatures
were said to hoard gold and jewels
Oriental Dragons:
There is a great variety of oriental dragons.
Chinese dragons are the most known of all of
them,
and can be identified by their long moustache and
because they have 4 claws.
Japanese dragons are very similar in appearance
to Chinese dragons, however they have only three
claws and their body is more serpent-like.
Despite their lack of wing-like appendages,
oriental dragons are skilled at flying.They
use the flow of air in order to ascend and
descend. It is said to have the head of a camel
surmounted by two sharp horns, and the capacity
to transform themselves into innumerable forms,
including human forms.
In addition to
being guardians of treasures, oriental dragons
are strongly associated with water, being
the rain
deity.
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