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{{Species
 
{{Species
 
|name= Dragons
 
|name= Dragons
|image= Dragon head.png
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|image= <gallery>
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Heyworld (Earth-Prime).png|Earth-1
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Virtual Dragon.png|Earth-38
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</gallery>
 
|planet= [[Earth]]
 
|planet= [[Earth]]
|language =
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|language=
|characteristic= Reptilic fire-breathing beasts
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|characteristics= Reptilian fire-breathing beasts
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|show= DC's Legends of Tomorrow
|show=Supergirl
 
 
}}
 
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{{Quote|Have you considered actual dragons as the guilty party?|[[John Constantine]]|The Darkness Beneath}}
 
{{Quote|Have you considered actual dragons as the guilty party?|[[John Constantine]]|The Darkness Beneath}}
 
'''Dragons''' are fire-breathing reptilian creatures.
 
'''Dragons''' are fire-breathing reptile-like creatures.
 
   
 
==Overview==
 
==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.
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Dragons are considered to be mythological beings, largely a fable to most people on [[Earth-1]]. However, on [[Earth-38]] they can be classified as an alien species, and on [[Earth-47]] as farm animals. Mythology on Earth-1 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-38]] have two legs and two wings. Both types of dragons are known to possess fire-breathing powers.
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On [[Earth-13]], dragons are implied to be slain, as their skin is used to sheath written letters.<ref name="COC post 66">{{COC|post=66}}</ref>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
===Earth One===
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===Earth-1===
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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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-1)|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 [[Star City|Starling City]] used dragons in its name and imagery such as neon signs.<ref name="Dead to Rights">{{Ep|Dead to Rights}}</ref>
   
 
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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[[File: Dragon head.png|thumb|250px|Severed dragon head]]
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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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's 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>
   
===Earth Thirty-Eight===
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===Earth-13===
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In November 2017, a griffin delivered a letter sheathed in dragon skin to [[Wells the Grey]], which was actually supposed to be sent to the [[Claus of the North]], as the letter contained a child's list of desired gifts.<ref name="COC post 66"/>
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 (National City)|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]]. [[Kara Danvers|Supergirl]] eventually calmed Spike down and he reverted to his lizard form.<ref name="Call to Action">{{Ep|Call to Action}}</ref>
 
   
===Earth Forty-Seven===
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===Earth-38===
 
On [[Earth-38]], there is a dragon-like alien species called [[Dracokardosians]]. A Dracokardosian 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 (National City)|Alana]], the family's child, pleaded Spike to help. Spike transformed into a Dracokardosian and scared off the organization, raging across the streets of [[National City]]. [[Kara Danvers|Supergirl]] eventually calmed Spike down and he reverted to his lizard form.<ref name="Call to Action">{{Ep|Call to Action}}</ref>
In 2018, Breacher planning to spend his retirement at a dragon farm on [[Earth Forty-Seven]].<ref name="Null and Annoyed">{{Ep|Null and Annoyed}}</ref>
 
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===Earth-47===
 
In 2018, Breacher planning to spend his retirement at a dragon farm on [[Earth-47]].<ref name="Null and Annoyed">{{Ep|Null and Annoyed}}</ref>
   
 
==Known dragons==
 
==Known dragons==
===Earth Thirty-Eight===
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===Earth-1===
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*Unnamed <small>(deceased)</small>
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*[[Wickstable]]
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===Earth-38===
 
*[[Spike]]
 
*[[Spike]]
   
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[[File:Flag of Wales in Sully's Tavern.png|thumb|250px|A flag of [[Wales]] seen in [[Sully's Tavern]], [[Heddwich]] depicting a fire-breathing dragon.]]
 
[[File:Flag of Wales in Sully's Tavern.png|thumb|250px|A flag of [[Wales]] seen in [[Sully's Tavern]], [[Heddwich]] depicting a fire-breathing dragon.]]
 
===Powers===
 
===Powers===
*'''Fire breathing:''' In most cases dragons are attributed to have a power of breathing fire.<ref name="The Darkness Beneath">{{Ep|The Darkness Beneath}}</ref><ref name="Call to Action" />
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*'''Fire breathing:''' In most cases dragons are attributed to have a power of breathing fire.<ref name="The Darkness Beneath"/><ref name="Call to Action" />
*'''Shape-shifting:''' On [[Earth Thirty-Eight]], dragons are shown to be able to change between their true form and that of a monitor lizard.<ref name="Call to Action" />
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*'''Shape-shifting:''' On [[Earth-38]], [[Spike|one dragon]] had shown to be able to change between his true form and that of a monitor lizard.<ref name="Call to Action" />
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===Abilities===
 
===Abilities===
 
*'''Animal strength:''' Dragons possess a great strength, proportional to that of an animal of their size.<ref name="Call to Action" />
 
*'''Animal strength:''' Dragons possess a great strength, proportional to that of an animal of their size.<ref name="Call to Action" />
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====Season 5====
 
====Season 5====
*{{Ep|Spectre of the Gun|(mentioned)}}
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*{{Ep|Spectre of the Gun|m}}
   
 
====Season 6====
 
====Season 6====
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===''Constantine''===
 
===''Constantine''===
====Season 1====
 
 
*{{Ep|The Darkness Beneath|(pictured)}}
 
*{{Ep|The Darkness Beneath|(pictured)}}
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===''The Chronicles of Cisco''===
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*{{COC|post=66|m}}
   
 
===''DC's Legends of Tomorrow''===
 
===''DC's Legends of Tomorrow''===
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{{Scroll|
 
====Season 3====
 
====Season 3====
 
*{{Ep|The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly|(head)}}
 
*{{Ep|The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly|(head)}}
   
 
====Season 4====
 
====Season 4====
*{{Ep|The Virgin Gary|(mentioned)}}
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*{{Ep|The Virgin Gary|m}}
 
*{{Ep|Legends of To-Meow-Meow|(head)}}
 
*{{Ep|Legends of To-Meow-Meow|(head)}}
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*{{Ep|Séance and Sensibility|m}}
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*{{Ep|The Eggplant, The Witch & The Wardrobe|(drawing)}}
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*{{Ep|Egg MacGuffin|(egg)}}
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*{{Ep|Nip/Stuck|(egg)}}
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*{{Ep|Terms of Service|(cracking egg)}}
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*{{Ep|Hey, World!}}
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====Season 5====
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*{{Ep|Meet the Legends|(video footage)}}
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*{{Ep|The Great British Fake Off|m}}
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}}
   
 
===''The Flash''===
 
===''The Flash''===
 
====Season 4====
 
====Season 4====
*{{Ep|Null and Annoyed|(mentioned)}}
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*{{Ep|Null and Annoyed|m}}
   
 
===''Supergirl''===
 
===''Supergirl''===
 
====Season 4====
 
====Season 4====
 
*{{Ep|Call to Action}}
 
*{{Ep|Call to Action}}
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====Season 5====
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*{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One}}
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*{{Ep|The Bodyguard|(simulation)}}
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*{{Ep|Reality Bytes|(simulation)}}
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*{{Ep|Alex in Wonderland|(simulation)}}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*[[Constantine Drakon]]'s surname means "Dragon" in many languages.
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*[[Drakon]]'s (sur)name means "Dragon" in many languages.
 
*[[Ricardo Diaz]]'s alter ego is Dragon.
 
*[[Ricardo Diaz]]'s alter ego is Dragon.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
*In the real world [[Wikipedia:Dragon|dragons]] are a common type of legendary/mythological creature.
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*In the real world, [[Wikipedia:Dragon|dragons]] are a common type of legendary/mythological creature.
**In the DC comics [[w:c:dc:Dragons|dragons]] exist in most of the established continuities. [[John Constantine]] crossed his path with dragons [[w:c:dc:Justice League Dark Vol 1 17|at least once]] in 2013, one year prior to ''Constantine'' starting on [[NBC]]. [[Oliver Queen]] likewise encountered dragons, although mostly in [[w:c:dc:Green Arrow Vol 2 26|hallucinations]] and [[w:c:dc:Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Vol 1 3|dreams]].
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**In the DC comics, [[w:c:dc:Dragons|dragons]] exist in most of the established continuities. [[John Constantine]] crossed his path with dragons [[w:c:dc:Justice League Dark Vol 1 17|at least once]] in 2013, one year prior to ''Constantine'' starting on [[NBC]]. [[Oliver Queen]] likewise encountered dragons, although mostly in [[w:c:dc:Green Arrow Vol 2 26|hallucinations]] and [[w:c:dc:Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters Vol 1 3|dreams]].
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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{{Reflist}}
<references />
 
 
[[Category:Mythology]]
 
[[Category:Mythology]]
[[Category:Allusions to the comics]]
 
 
[[Category:Magical fugitives]]
 
[[Category:Magical fugitives]]
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[[Category:Needs Power link]]

Revision as of 19:29, 29 April 2020

"Have you considered actual dragons as the guilty party?"
John Constantine[src]

Dragons are fire-breathing reptilian creatures.

Overview

Dragons are considered to be mythological beings, largely a fable to most people on Earth-1. However, on Earth-38 they can be classified as an alien species, and on Earth-47 as farm animals. Mythology on Earth-1 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-38 have two legs and two wings. Both types of dragons are known to possess fire-breathing powers.

On Earth-13, dragons are implied to be slain, as their skin is used to sheath written letters.[1]

History

Earth-1

From ancient times, dragons were persistent in mythologies around the world including China.[2] 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.[3] Existing since at least 2013 Jade Dragon Restaurant in Starling City used dragons in its name and imagery such as neon signs.[2]

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.[3]

Dragon head

Severed dragon head

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.[4] 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.[5]

Earth-13

In November 2017, a griffin delivered a letter sheathed in dragon skin to Wells the Grey, which was actually supposed to be sent to the Claus of the North, as the letter contained a child's list of desired gifts.[1]

Earth-38

On Earth-38, there is a dragon-like alien species called Dracokardosians. A Dracokardosian 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 Dracokardosian and scared off the organization, raging across the streets of National City. Supergirl eventually calmed Spike down and he reverted to his lizard form.[6]

Earth-47

In 2018, Breacher planning to spend his retirement at a dragon farm on Earth-47.[7]

Known dragons

Earth-1

Earth-38

Powers and abilities

Flag of Wales in Sully's Tavern

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.[3][6]
  • Shape-shifting: On Earth-38, one dragon had shown to be able to change between his true form and that of a monitor lizard.[6]

Abilities

  • Animal strength: Dragons possess a great strength, proportional to that of an animal of their size.[6]
  • Self-propelled flight: Dragons' unique physiology allows them to fly.[6]

Appearances

Arrow

Season 1

Season 5

Season 6

Constantine

The Chronicles of Cisco

  • Template:COC

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5


The Flash

Season 4

Supergirl

Season 4

Season 5

Trivia

Behind the scenes

References