Question 1
Why were dragon myths more prevalent in Ancient Greece and Medieval Europe as compared to the Roman period?
Question 2
According to the notes, how might dinosaur fossils have influenced dragon myths?
Question 3
What might the exaggerated stories of real animals, such as crocodiles, signify in dragon myths?
Question 4
What ancient artifacts provide evidence of early Chinese dragon imagery?
Question 5
How did dragon myths reinforce social order in Chinese imperial culture?
Question 6
Name an Australian deity considered one of the oldest due to its dragon-like mythology.
Question 7
What is the imagery commonly associated with dragons across different cultures?
Question 8
What is one example of a serpent god opposing Ra in Egyptian mythology?
Question 9
What is a possible marine influence on European and Asian dragon myths according to the notes?
Question 10
Which culture features Quetzalcoatl, a feathered serpent pre-dating European influences?
Question 11
What type of head does a Western dragon typically have in myths?
Question 12
What is the primary characteristic of the Babylonian dragon, Mushkusu?
Question 13
What emotion does ophidiophobia, or fear of snakes, potentially influence in dragon myths?
Question 14
What was the role of the dragon in Chinese cultural mythology?
Question 15
How are dragons commonly depicted in Western European culture?