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Dragons
Legendary creatures typically with serpentine or reptilian traits featured in myths and Monster High.
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Quick Facts
Full Name
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Dragons
Monster Type
Dragon
Role
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First Appearance
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Locations
Monster High, Deep End, Fanghai
Overview
Dragons are legendary creatures typically with serpentine or reptilian traits featured in myths of many cultures and in Monster High.
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that's featured 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, Korea, and other East Asian countries.
While dragons are connected with fire in modern and middle-aged tales, old mythologies dragons are connected to water. Unlike European dragons, which are pictured to be evil, most Asian dragons are kind-hearted.
In Monster High, dragons appear in Generation 1 and Generation 3.
Portrayers
No portrayer information is available in the source data.
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Character
Dragons in Monster High can be humanoid or classic reptilian, with abilities like fire-breathing and flight.
Dragons in this generation can be humanoid in appearance or they can look more like the classic interpretation of a dragon.
Eastern dragons like Jinafire Long and her brothers usually have scales all over their body and have a tail.
While European dragons have scales but most likely not all over the body and like Sylphia Flapper they most likely all have wings, long nails and no tails.
- Fire breathing: Dragons like Jinafire have been shown to breath out fire.
- Flight: It's implied that dragons with wings can fly like Sylphia Flapper for example, and in "13 Wishes" a dragon is shown flying.
- Charcoal Pencil: By flaming a stick of charcoal, Jinafire Long has at various times been able to create a pencil, which she uses to quickly create impressive designs.
In Generation 3, Mortimer is a dragon made out of stone and he has big detailed scales and wings.
Relationships
Dragons reside at Monster High and have connections like pets and delivery roles.
- Jinafire Long grew up in Fanghai in a multigenerational household including her grandmother.
- Watzie is Frankie's frankenpet composed of dog parts, dragon parts, and cybergenetic attachments.
- Mortimer is a delivery dragon at Monster High.
- Smokey, the Facebook dragon, and the pool dragon are pet dragons.
Notes & Trivia
Dragons originate from diverse mythologies including Western, Eastern, Greek, Slavic, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese traditions.
In Ancient Greece, the first mention of a "dragon" is derived from the Iliad, where Agamemnon is described as having a blue dragon motif on his sword belt and an emblem of a three-headed dragon on his breastplate. However, the Greek word used (δράκων drákōn, genitive δράκοντοϛ drákontos) could also mean "snake".
European dragons exist in folklore and mythology among the overlapping cultures of Europe. Dragons are generally depicted as living in rivers or having an underground lair or cave.
In Slavic mythology, the words “zmey”, “zmiy,” or “zmaj” are used to describe dragons.
Russian dragons usually have heads in multiples of three. Some have heads that grow back if every single head isn’t cut off. In Ukraine and Russia, a particular dragon-like creature, Zmey Gorynych, has three heads and spits fire.
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.
Media Appearances
Dragons appear in Monster High media such as books, specials, and toylines.
According to Ghoulfriends Forever, European dragons are inherently scale- and tailless.
The Deep End is also connected to a lair within the catacombs where a dragon resides.
- Create-A-Monster lineup includes a dragon.
- A dragon appears flying in 13 Wishes
Relationship Graph
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FAQ
What is a dragon?
A legendary creature typically with serpentine or reptilian traits featured in myths of many cultures.
How are dragons depicted in Monster High Generation 1?
What abilities do Generation 1 dragons have?
Fire breathing, flight, and creating charcoal pencils.
What are European dragons like according to Ghoulfriends Forever?
Scale- and tailless with a desire for lairs.
Who is Mortimer?
A stone delivery dragon at Monster High in Generation 3.
Do dragons live in the Deep End?
Connected to a lair where a dragon regulates pool temperature.
What is the origin of the word dragon?
From Greek δράκων meaning serpent, via Latin and Old French.
Are Asian dragons benevolent?
Most Asian dragons are kind-hearted, unlike evil European ones.
References
About Dragons
Dragons is a Monster High character featured in Generation 3. This profile covers monster heritage, role in the story, and how they connect to other characters in the Monster High universe.
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