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+ | From ancient times, dragons were persistent in mythologies around the world including [[China]].<ref name="Dead to Rights">{{Ep|Dead to Rights}}</ref> At some point in time dragon has become a symbol of [[Wales]]. Later while [[Heddwich]] was established as a Welsh mining town in the [[United States (Earth One)|USA]], it become town's symbol as well.<ref name="The Darkness Beneath">{{Ep|The Darkness Beneath}}</ref> Existing since at least 2013 [[Jade Dragon Restaurant]] in [[Starling City]] used dragons in its name and imagery such as neon signs.<ref name="Dead to Rights">{{Ep|Dead to Rights}}</ref> |
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| − | Existing since at least 2013 [[Jade Dragon Restaurant]] in [[Starling City]] used dragons in its name and imagery such as neon signs.<ref name="Dead to Rights">{{Ep|Dead to Rights}}</ref> |
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In 2014, unofficially investigating the mysterious death of [[Lannis Cadogan]], who burnt to death in a shower, [[John Constantine]] visited [[Sully's Tavern]], suggesting to [[Ellis McGee]] that dragons might be the actual "guilty party" behind the death and asking his opinion as a preacher about it.<ref name="The Darkness Beneath"/> |
In 2014, unofficially investigating the mysterious death of [[Lannis Cadogan]], who burnt to death in a shower, [[John Constantine]] visited [[Sully's Tavern]], suggesting to [[Ellis McGee]] that dragons might be the actual "guilty party" behind the death and asking his opinion as a preacher about it.<ref name="The Darkness Beneath"/> |
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| − | In 2018 John Constantine confronted the [[Legends]] with a dragon's severed head, revealing that they unleashed a number of other mystical beings when they released the [[demon]] [[Mallus]] from [[Mallus' realm|his realm]] to defeat him.<ref name="The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly">{{Ep|The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly}}</ref> |
+ | In 2018 John Constantine confronted the [[Legends]] with a dragon's severed head, revealing that they unleashed a number of other mystical beings when they released the [[demon]] [[Mallus]] from [[Mallus' realm|his realm]] to defeat him.<ref name="The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly">{{Ep|The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly}}</ref> Later on, in an alternate timeline version of 2018, the [[Custodians of the Chronology]] have put on a similar dragon's head as one of their trophies on the ''[[Waverider]]''.<ref>{{Ep|Legends of To-Meow-Meow}}</ref> |
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===Earth Thirty-Eight=== |
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Revision as of 18:04, 9 January 2019
- "Have you considered actual dragons as the guilty party?"
- —John Constantine[src]
Dragons are fire-breathing reptile-like creatures.
Overview
Dragons are considered to be mythological beings, largely a fable to most people on Earth One. However, on Earth Thirty-Eight they can be classified as an alien species, and on Earth Forty-Seven as farm animals. Mythology on Earth One depicts dragons with four legs and two extra limbs bearing wings (as seen on the flag of Wales), although a fully grown dragon hasn't been seen in flesh so far. Meanwhile, the dragons of Earth Thirty-Eight have two legs and two wings. Both types of dragons are known to possess fire-breathing powers.
History
Earth One
From ancient times, dragons were persistent in mythologies around the world including China.[1] At some point in time dragon has become a symbol of Wales. Later while Heddwich was established as a Welsh mining town in the USA, it become town's symbol as well.[2] Existing since at least 2013 Jade Dragon Restaurant in Starling City used dragons in its name and imagery such as neon signs.[1]
In 2014, unofficially investigating the mysterious death of Lannis Cadogan, who burnt to death in a shower, John Constantine visited Sully's Tavern, suggesting to Ellis McGee that dragons might be the actual "guilty party" behind the death and asking his opinion as a preacher about it.[2]
In 2018 John Constantine confronted the Legends with a dragon's severed head, revealing that they unleashed a number of other mystical beings when they released the demon Mallus from his realm to defeat him.[3] Later on, in an alternate timeline version of 2018, the Custodians of the Chronology have put on a similar dragon's head as one of their trophies on the Waverider.[4]
Earth Thirty-Eight
On Earth Thirty-Eight, dragons are considered an alien species. A dragon known as Spike served as the guardian of a family, shapeshifting between a monitor lizard form and his true draconic form. The dragon was discovered by the anti-alien Children of Liberty patrol, identified by their barking dog. The organization assumed that the family living in the house were the aliens and attacked them. Alana, the family's child, pleaded Spike to help. Spike transformed into a dragon and scared off the organization, raging across the streets of National City. Supergirl eventually calmed Spike down and he reverted to his lizard form.[5]
Earth Forty-Seven
In 2018, Breacher planning to spend his retirement at a dragon farm on Earth Forty-Seven.[6]
Known dragons
Earth Thirty-Eight
Powers and abilities
A flag of Wales seen in Sully's Tavern, Heddwich depicting a fire-breathing dragon.
Powers
- Fire breathing: In most cases dragons are attributed to have a power of breathing fire.[2][5]
- Shape-shifting: On Earth Thirty-Eight, dragons are shown to be able to change between their true form and that of a monitor lizard.[5]
Abilities
- Animal strength: Dragons possess a great strength, proportional to that of an animal of their size.[5]
- Self-propelled flight: Dragons' unique physiology allows them to fly.[5]
Appearances
Arrow
Season 1
- "Dead to Rights" (pictured)
Season 5
- "Spectre of the Gun" (mentioned)
Season 6
- "Promises Kept" (pictured)
Constantine
Season 1
- "The Darkness Beneath" (pictured)
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Season 3
- "The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly" (body part)
Season 4
- "The Virgin Gary" (mentioned)
- "Legends of To-Meow-Meow" (body part)
The Flash
Season 4
- "Null and Annoyed" (mentioned)
Supergirl
Season 4
Trivia
- Constantine Drakon's surname means "Dragon" in many languages.
- Ricardo Diaz's alter ego is Dragon.
Behind the scenes
- In the real world dragons are a common type of legendary/mythological creature.
- In the DC comics dragons exist in most of the established continuities. John Constantine crossed his path with dragons at least once in 2013, one year prior to Constantine starting on NBC. Oliver Queen likewise encountered dragons, although mostly in hallucinations and dreams.