Throughout the medieval age, dragons often symbolize treachery, apostasy, rage, desire and even immense disasters.  It also represents independence, headship, wisdom and power.  In the Himalayan region, dragons are believed to bring good luck and wealth. 

With its huge wings, breath of fire, scales similar to fish and preference to exist in the shady cavern of the earth, dragons exemplifies the 4 elements of the earliest civilization.  It merges these remarkable elements into a single and powerful force.  Below are other well-known symbolisms that represent dragons and its legendary qualities:

The counterpart of the word dragon in Latin is draco, which means snake or serpent.  This connotes that most Europeans associate dragons with snakes not lizards or dinosaurs.  In the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve were tempted by a serpent consequently implying a snake-like dragon suggestion to evil.  In iconography, several Catholic saints are illustrated in the act of slaying a dragon.  It is one of the general portions of Saint George in Egyptian Coptic iconography.  In Italy, the first bishop of Forli who is Saint Mercurialis, is also portrayed killing a dragon.  Other saints that were also idolized as dragon-slayers were Saint Veran, Saint Crescentinus and Saint Jualian of Le Mans.

Various pre-Columbian cultures and traditions were captivated by the supremacy of dragons.  The Moche people represent dragons in their stoneware.   They are connected with longevity and wisdom, frequently thought to be wiser than humans.  Magical and supernatural powers were also believed to be one of their amazing characteristics.  They are associated with rain, rivers and wells.

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