ELI5 Dragons - why do dragons exist across almost every culture?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

Why do dragons capture our imagination across different cultures and eras when it isn't a real creature? What psychological factors contribute to our collective fascination with dragon legends around the world? What fascinating connections exist between ancient civilizations and the stories of dragons they created? Why do dragons symbolize chaos in the West but represent good fortune in cultures like China?

... we explain like I'm five

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