DRAGON LORE
Dragons of all kinds have been appearing in decorations for thousands of years. Some whimsical, some serious and some symbolic, but all of them fascinating. From the gates of Babylon to modern day stories and art, dragons have been portrayed bringing luck, guarding treasures, and frightening enemies and evil spirits. They have been used to represent good and represent evil, to promote good behavior, to decorate and also to entertain and to delight people and children throughout the ages.
In the Middle ages, dragons were seen as fierce, evil and dangerous creatures. They represented the devil and his cohorts and stories about the slaying of dragons represented the age old struggle of good over evil.
In the Orient dragons were considered powerful creatures capable of controlling the waters in the rivers, seas and skies. Emperors used them as symbols of power and wisdom. In modern times, in fantasy and science fiction they can portray either good or evil, or anything the story teller wishes. Then there's Peter, Paul and Mary who gave us "Puff the Magic Dragon" which enters a whole new area of dragon lore.
Elemental Dragons (according to power-most to least)
Color Dragons (according to size-largest to smallest)
Balance Dragons (no order)
Purpose Dragons (no order)
Others (no order)