
Dragons in Mythology
11th Grade · ELA · 60 min· Standard
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the symbolism of dragons in different cultures' mythologies.
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In Judeo-Christian tradition, the serpent in the Garden of Eden originally had legs before being punished by God.
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In Chinese mythology, dragons are often associated with rain and storms, and rituals were developed to encourage them to bring rain during droughts.
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In Western myths, dragons are often portrayed as monsters that heroes must slay, while in Asian myths, they are often seen as benign creatures that bring rain.


