2026-01-16
•2 min read
dragons
monsters and myths
Echidna: The Mother of Monsters
She is the grandmother of nightmares. Half-nymph, half-serpent, she dwells in a cave beneath the earth, birthing the beasts that heroes are destined to fight.
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monsters and myths
Imugi: The Proto-Dragon
It is a dragon that cannot yet fly. The Imugi spends a thousand years in the cold water, waiting for the moment it can catch a celestial pearl and ascend to the heavens.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
Piasa: The Dragon of the River
It is painted on the cliffs of the Mississippi River. A dragon with antlers, scales, and a face that looks disturbingly human. It is the Piasa, and it eats warriors whole.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
Zmey Gorynych: The Three-Headed Doom
Three heads. Three mouths breathing green fire. Scales that shatter swords. Zmey Gorynych is not just a dragon. He is the apocalypse of the mountains.
2026-01-16
•2 min read
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monsters and myths
Chinese Dragon: The Celestial Serpent
The Long is a symbol of supreme power, a divine serpent that commands the rain and guards the heavens. It is not a monster to be slain, but a god to be revered.
2025-01-23
•3 min read
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