Dragons are one of the most iconic and enduring fantasy creatures, appearing in stories and legends throughout history.
From the ancient tales of Asian and European folklore to modern fantasy literature, dragons have captured the imagination of people all over the world.
Here are five awesome dragons in fantasy literature:
1. Smaug from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Smaug is one of the most famous and fearsome dragons in fantasy literature. He is known for his vast hoard of treasure and his ability to breathe fire.
2. Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, also known as the dragons of Daenerys Targaryen, play a central role in the story, and are known for their ferocity and loyalty to their mother, Daenerys.
3. Glaurung from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion.
Also known as the “Father of Dragons,” Glaurung was the first dragon created by Morgoth, the main antagonist of the story.
Glaurung is known for his intelligence and his ability to speak. He is able to use his cunning and manipulation to control the minds of others, making him one of the most dangerous creatures in Middle-earth.
4. Saphira from Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle series.
Saphira is the dragon companion of the protagonist, Eragon. She is known for her intelligence, loyalty and fierce power. She is able to communicate telepathically with Eragon, and the two form a deep bond throughout the series.
5. Tintaglia from Robin Hobb’s Liveship Traders series.
Tintaglia is the last of her kind and is initially seen as a powerful, majestic and proud creature. She is fiercely protective of her eggs and will stop at nothing to defend them. However, as the story progresses, we see Tintaglia’s vulnerability and her struggle for survival as she faces illness and injury.
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