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Where the Dragon Trope in Fantasy Really Comes From

Where the Dragon Trope in Fantasy Really Comes From

by D.P. Martinez

Explore the origins of dragons in fantasy—from ancient serpents to Smaug—and why these iconic creatures still captivate readers today.

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Diego Pineda / D.P. Martinez is a contemporary fantasy author specialising in urban fantasy and magical realism. He has written hundreds of articles and several books across both fiction and non-fiction.

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