Red Dragon

Wales's flag creature

Red Dragon most commonly refers to the national symbol of Wales—a fierce dragon appearing on the Welsh flag against white and green.

In mahjong, the red dragon is one of three honor tiles.

The term also names a 1981 Thomas Harris novel introducing Hannibal Lecter, and its film adaptations.

In fantasy settings, red dragons are typically fire-breathing creatures associated with destruction and greed.

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lair · treasure · hoard · serpent · mythical · beast · flame · dungeon · knight · slayer · Welsh · Welsh flag · China · luck · gold · talons · ferocious · inferno

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Opposites
national/heraldic symbols

Red DragonUnion Jack

United Kingdom's national flag

Three Lions · Stars and Stripes

Thomas Harris fictional universe

Red DragonClarice Starling

Hannibal

mythological/fantasy creature alignment

Red DragonSaint George

England's protecting martyr

Dragonslayer · Phoenix · Unicorn · dragon slayer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG