European dragon
A kind of dragon · also called Western dragon
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About
A legendary reptile from European folklore depicted as a massive winged beast larger than an African elephant.
Because the dragon is a mythical creature, its reported size varies across medieval legends, folklore, and modern fantasy. Early traditional tales often describe them as serpent-like creatures the size of a horse, while later stories portray them as immense hoarders of treasure. Unlike two-legged wyverns, the classical European dragon has four limbs plus broad wings capable of lifting thousands of pounds into the air.
From Wikipedia
The European dragon is a legendary creature in folklore and mythology among the overlapping cultures of Europe.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a European dragon?
- In standard depictions, a European dragon measures about 39 feet (12 m) long, 16 feet (5 m) tall, and weighs around 17,600 pounds (8,000 kg). This size makes it longer than a city bus and roughly as heavy as an adult bull elephant.
- How much space does a European dragon take up?
- About 10.5 yd³ (8 m³), the volume of its body.
Weight
8.82 US tons (8 tonnes)
- Space it takes up
- 10.5 yd³ (8 m³)
- Length
- 39.4 ft (12 m)
- Height
- 16.4 ft (5 m)
Quick answer
In standard depictions, a European dragon measures about 39 feet (12 m) long, 16 feet (5 m) tall, and weighs around 17,600 pounds (8,000 kg). This size makes it longer than a city bus and roughly as heavy as an adult bull elephant.
Typical figures, the same ones every comparison on the site uses; real ones vary.
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