"The truth about dragons is that they exist. They have not gone extinct. They have not vanished from the face of the Earth. They are here. They are all around us. We just have to know where to look."
Whether a flood swept over the Earth, or an asteroid of intimidating proportions collided with our planet, somehow the Dragon has survived. They may very well have lived alongside the dinosaurs in ancient times, and the knights of the middle ages were certainly not hallucinating when fire-breathing beasts burned down their villages. These creatures have fought for survival ever since their species began, and still are to this day. Competition for land and food can be deadly, and the frequent attacks from humans have certainly kept the dragons on their toes.
In the West, humans have all but stopped believing in dragons. Thanks to science and our modern society, our beliefs have dwindled to exctinction. Even the slightest whisper of the existence of a dragon seems like pure nonsense. We don't even think for a moment that it could be true. All we think about is why not to believe.
After all, living things can't possibly breathe fire.
Something that big could never be able to fly.
If they existed, we would have known by now.
There is no proof.
But, that's where you're wrong. There is proof. How could something have existed so far back in history, with so many sightings and direct experiences with dragons if they didn't exist? How is it that dragons have existed in the minds of humans all around the globe since time began? Every single culture refers to dragons at one point or another. And, how could all of these beliefs, from opposite sides of the world, refer to the same exact flying, fire-breathing beasts? If dragons were just a made up story, how is it that there are even records of dragon hunts, and firsthand experiences between people like Marco Polo and dragons? Why would dragons be mentioned in the Bible if they didn't exist at some point?
Plus, people must have gotten the idea for dragons somewhere. They didn't just make them up for fun. After all, people had better things to do back then than to sit around dreaming of giant fire-breathing beasts. They must have seen one. They had to have experienced it for themselves. There's no other explanation. Plus, if one person made them up way back when, the stories never would have kept such a strength to have lasted for thousands of years and still be around to this day.
Here, I will answer all your dragon-related questions, and spread the truth. Skeptics and believers are all welcome to express their opinions and ask questions.
Here are some questions to start off with, along with their answers:
"How Can They Fly?"
Dragons have four stomachs, like a cow. Within these stomachs, Hydrogen (a very light gas) is produced. This buildup of Hydrogen makes a dragon much lighter, enabling its wings to support its weight during flight. For instance, if you were to fill a human with Hydrogen (which I wouldn't recommend), it would likely float in midair. Filling a dog or cat, on the other hand, would cause them to take off like a balloon.
"How Could They Breathe Fire?"
As I mentioned above, dragons are constantly building up a large supply of Hydrogen. But, another thing about Hydrogen is that, when combined with platinum powder, oxygen, and heated to room temperature, it ignites. This means that, if a dragon opens its mouth and allows oxygen inside his body, guess what comes out? Fire.
"Wouldn't the Dragon Catch Itself on Fire?"
Like several other living creatures, dragons have flame-resistant skin as well as hard scales for protection. Therefore, fire as well as most weapons would hardly leave a mark.
"There's No Physical Evidence that Dragons Do or Ever Have Existed."
There's one more thing about Hydrogen that you should know. As I said, when hydrogen is mixed with the air, it ignites, which means that, when a dragon dies, oxygen is allowed free range within its body. Natural acids form, and gradually burn and cause the body to deteriorate much faster than another creature's would. This destroys any and all evidence of bones, muscles, skin, and scales, since the entire body is burned from the inside out. Pretty convenient, huh?
"Could Dragons Have Ice Breath?"
I haven't really thought about it much, but now that you bring it up, I suppose it is possible. Let's say a certain number of dragons were forced to live in a very cold environment, where their fire would be more dangerous to use. For instance, if they were surrounded by glaciers and ice caves, using their fire breath would cause the ice to melt, and they may end up drowning themselves. Therefore, they'd need to discover a new technique of defense. Though, these are still normal dragons, with skin, scales, and bone. They aren't made of ice, and they are still warm on the inside, so they can't create ice unless they are in a very cold environment.
My theory is that they take in water, or chew on and eat ice, and once they have digested it, it sits in one of their stomachs at about room temperature. When they need to attack, they bring the water back up and shoot it out in a spray at their target. The instant the water comes into contact with the icy cold air, it freezes, forming tiny ice crystals. This could be considered "Ice Breath", and would be very effective if used properly. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be possible to use ice breath in a warmer environment.
"Are There Nice Dragons?"
Definitely. Sure, most tales feature an evil fire-breathing beast that terrorizes villages and captures fair maidens, and is then slain by some "mighty hero". But, like all creatures, just because one or more are "bad" doesn't mean they all are. For instance, once upon a time, wolves were thought to be evil, murderous predators that killed innocent people and placed curses on them and such. Nowadays, we know that they are very intelligent, social, organized creatures that live only to protect their families, and actually avoid humans whenever possible. Pit Bulls, a certain breed of dog, have a bad reputation because they have been used in illegal dog fights and are known to be aggressive. But, judging a whole species just for what several were forced to do doesn't make sense. I have known and heard of many Pit Bulls that are extremely friendly and gentle family pets.
This is also the case with humans. Personally, I believe that most humans are cruel, selfish, and greedy, but there are always those who are genuinely kind and helpful, and who just want to make others smile. Therefore, just because there were a few bad eggs in the dragon's nest doesn't mean you should throw them all out. The next one to hatch very well could be the one that will save your life one day.
"What Color Are Dragons?"
"Could Dragons Have Ice Breath?"
I haven't really thought about it much, but now that you bring it up, I suppose it is possible. Let's say a certain number of dragons were forced to live in a very cold environment, where their fire would be more dangerous to use. For instance, if they were surrounded by glaciers and ice caves, using their fire breath would cause the ice to melt, and they may end up drowning themselves. Therefore, they'd need to discover a new technique of defense. Though, these are still normal dragons, with skin, scales, and bone. They aren't made of ice, and they are still warm on the inside, so they can't create ice unless they are in a very cold environment.
My theory is that they take in water, or chew on and eat ice, and once they have digested it, it sits in one of their stomachs at about room temperature. When they need to attack, they bring the water back up and shoot it out in a spray at their target. The instant the water comes into contact with the icy cold air, it freezes, forming tiny ice crystals. This could be considered "Ice Breath", and would be very effective if used properly. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be possible to use ice breath in a warmer environment.
"Are There Nice Dragons?"
Definitely. Sure, most tales feature an evil fire-breathing beast that terrorizes villages and captures fair maidens, and is then slain by some "mighty hero". But, like all creatures, just because one or more are "bad" doesn't mean they all are. For instance, once upon a time, wolves were thought to be evil, murderous predators that killed innocent people and placed curses on them and such. Nowadays, we know that they are very intelligent, social, organized creatures that live only to protect their families, and actually avoid humans whenever possible. Pit Bulls, a certain breed of dog, have a bad reputation because they have been used in illegal dog fights and are known to be aggressive. But, judging a whole species just for what several were forced to do doesn't make sense. I have known and heard of many Pit Bulls that are extremely friendly and gentle family pets.
This is also the case with humans. Personally, I believe that most humans are cruel, selfish, and greedy, but there are always those who are genuinely kind and helpful, and who just want to make others smile. Therefore, just because there were a few bad eggs in the dragon's nest doesn't mean you should throw them all out. The next one to hatch very well could be the one that will save your life one day.
"What Color Are Dragons?"
I would think that they come in all sizes and colors, within reason. It's not likely that you'll find a pink or purple dragon, but possibly more natural shades of blue, red, and green as well as the obvious whites, greys, blacks, and browns. Then again, just because I haven't seen a pink dragon doesn't mean they don't exist. I just think that brighter colors would be more noticeable, and make a more obvious target, so they'd naturally stray from bright colors. I'd assume that the most common colors are browns, silvers, and greens, or possibly more earthy colors in barren regions. The environment would also effect a dragon's color.
"Are There Small Dragons?"
Most likely. Size would vary depending on their habitat and food source. For instance, if a dragon lived in a region with little food and not much protection, they'd adapt to be much smaller than, say, a dragon that lives in a mountainous, forested region with plenty of wildlife such as caribou or bison. I'd say that it'd even be possible for small dragons to live in our cities, hiding in our walls or sewers and only hunting at night. Who knows?
"Are There Different Types of Dragons?"
Of course! Just how there are different types of birds, reptiles, dogs, cats, horses, and insects, there are different types of dragons. Of course, most of you know that there are Western Dragons or Eastern Dragons, or European Dragons and Oriental Dragons. These two types are the most obvious types which likely have many different variations. For instance, I would assume that European Dragons have different number of horns, claws on each talon, different musculature structure, size, snout shape, and maybe even number of legs. There are also several variations of Oriental Dragons, with or without wings, with either two legs or four. Different types of dragons may be named based on unique traits or the types of area they live in.
And there are also other "dragon" types floating around, such as wyrms and wyverns, but there really isn't any way to tell what dragon types really exist unless you see them for yourself. Either way, I'm open to any ideas.
My Mission: My mission is to spread the truth about dragons, do tons of research, and learn all I can about their existence. Hopefully one day, I'll even see one for myself!
~Kaira Wolf
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