- published: 16 May 2016
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A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern mythologies, and the Chinese dragon, with counterparts in Japan (namely the Japanese dragon), Korea and other East Asian countries.
The two traditions may have evolved separately, but have influenced each other to a certain extent, particularly with the cross-cultural contact of recent centuries. The English word dragon derives from Greek δράκων (drákōn), "dragon, serpent of huge size, water-snake".
The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which in turn comes from Latin draconem (nominative draco) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from the Greek word δράκων, drakon (genitive drakontos, δράκοντος) "serpent, giant seafish". The Greek and Latin term referred to any great serpent, not necessarily mythological, and this usage was also current in English up to the 18th century.
You created your character
But your destiny is ruled by the die of six
You're standing at the edge of churning black water
A tributary of the river Styxx
I am the master of this world
I could have the earth devour you where you stand
You exist for my pleasure
You'll soon wish you never stepped into my dungeon
Clutching hands grab at your legs
They pull you down underground
You draw your sword, recoil in horror
The serpent's venom takes its toll
I am the master of this world
I'll have my fun with you
One by one your lives are coming to an end
You'll soon wish you never stepped into my dungeon
You're the last alive and you've lost your never
You turn and run you might survive
You need a way to leave this plain
You'll lose your soul if you remain
You see a door no time to lose
Kick it down and run right through
You step into a glowing cavern
Suddenly you hear a voice
I am the master of this world
You're all fools if you think you can escape
You're in this 'till the end
Look around see what you have to fight