Dragon anatomy. Artwork showing a proposed internal anatomy for a dragon,intended to explain its fire-breathing abilities. Myths and legends about dragons are found worldwide. In many Western cultures,the dragon is a fire-breathing symbol of death and evil. However,other cultures,such as the ancient Greeks and Romans and Chinese believed dragons to have a protective,benign influence. In ancient China,the dragon was a symbol of the Emperor and was widely believed to be a real creature that controlled the weather. Dragons are also found in stories in the fantasy genre. For a similar artwork,see C015/1503 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / JOSE ANTONIO PEÑAS |
Bildgröße: | 4946 px × 4270 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |