Dragons

Esquema

Getty AAT: Living organisms

Jerarquía

Eukaryota (domain) > Animalia (kingdom) > mythical or legendary beings

Descripción

Mythical monsters, represented as a huge and terrible reptile, usually combining ophidian and crocodilian structure, with strong claws, like a beast or bird of prey, and a scaly skin; it is generally represented with wings, and sometimes as breathing out fire. The heraldic dragon combines reptilian and mammalian form with the addition of wings.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300375726

Otros términos

  • dragon [en]