| Dragons have been spoken about by humans for centuries; many have gained fame. The dragons described in these sections are all dragons that have done this over time, whether it be in a single community or the world. They are organized alphabetically by area and/or religion. 
Africa
"Africa is well-known for the African Hydra, but there were more dragons than that in the area."
Babylon and Sumeria
"Babylonian and Sumerian dragons were, like most, evil. Some were guardians of the god's treasures and of nature, but most angered the gods. Many of them, too, were a mix of creatures that had serpent-like qualities to them. In the beginning, a dragon was said to have aided in the creation of the world and the gods."
Celtic
"Celtic mythology is known for its dragons, and here are just a few of them."
China
"Chinese are the most sought-after of the Eastern Dragons. In Ancient Chinese history, if a peasant wore a five-toed dragon (Chinese Dragon) in either jewelry or clothing, then he or she would be put to death, for these dragons were reserved for the Emperor alone."
Egypt
"The Egyptians had a few dragons of their own. They depicted them with their hieroglyphics, and they have influenced the dragon world today considerably."
England
"The English has a true 'Westernized' view of dragons. Mostly, dragons were evil beast that needed to be destroyed. In some cases, man brought the beast upon themselves, but in other cases they were plague by bad luck."
France
"French dragons are hard to hunt down, and many appear to be very similar. Perhaps this is the impact of the religious influences on the country that designed the dragons so."
Greece and Rome
" One of the most famous mythologies, and often denoted as 'classical mythology', the mythology of the Greeks and Romans has spread throughout our culture. They viewed dragons a vicious creatures and minions for the gods. "
India
"By India, I am referring to the country India, not the Native Americans. These dragons include Buddhism, as Buddhism originated in India. The most notable dragon type of India is the Naga."
Ireland
"The dragons of Ireland were largely effected by the conversion to Christianity. Many of the dragons from this area are seen as evil."
Japan
"Japanese dragons look like Chinese dragons, and retain much of the physical and powerful qualities of the Eastern Dragons, but they are much more like Western Dragons in attitude. Very vicious and killing, Japanese dragons often terrorize towns."
Lithuania
"Lithuania, much like Ireland, had dragons that were changed by Christianity. They were thus seen, at once time, as good entities, and then later as evil creatures."
Norse/Scandinavia/Germanic
"Norse, Scandinavia, and Germanic mythology holds dragons in several perspectives. Most of the time, however, these dragons are seen as evil or the antithesis to good."
North America
"The Native Americans of North America had several serpent-like dragons to their name. I can't leave out places like Canada, which also have dragon myths."
Oceania
"Oceania spans over Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. These places have good and bad dragons alike. Here, dragons are very complex and inter-mixed with one another. The most complex, perhaps, is the Rainbow Serpent."
Persia
Includes information about Abrasax, Ahriman, Asdeev, Dahak, and Ganj. No blurb yet available.
Poland
Includes information about Krak's dragon. No blurb yet available.
Russia
Includes information about Alklha, Chudo-Yudo, Gorynytch, and Kashchei. No blurb yet available.
Sacred Texts
"Because some dragons are linked inherently to specific sacred texts that do not necessarily have a physical location to attribute them to, it is important to have this section to describe them."
South America
"The Aztecs/Mayans viewed dragons in both a positive and negative way. The other cultures of South America also shared this view, although most dragons were used as a bogey."
Spain
Includes information about Guita. No blurb yet available.
Sweden
Includes information about King of the Snakes and Storsjooduret. No blurb yet available.
Switzerland
Includes information about Stollenwurm. No blurb yet available.
Unsorted Dragons
"This section is for dragons that have not yet been sorted."
Full Listing with Unsorted Dragons
"Historically, most people know more about dragons and mythology than they think they do. Often, it is common knowledge, just as you know what a dragon is. But, do you know the whole story? Here are just a few dragons from the past."
Alphabetical Listing
"Since some people do not care where dragons come from, they prefer to have a full alphabetical listing of the Dragons of Fame rather than a sectional listing of them."
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