dragon blood

Legendary creature's fluid

Dragon blood is a deep red resin obtained from several tropical plant species, historically used as a dye, varnish, and in traditional medicine.

The name comes from its vivid crimson color, resembling blood.

In fantasy contexts, dragon blood refers to the literal blood of dragons, often attributed with magical properties: The hero was said to have bathed in dragon blood.

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alchemy · old magic · sacred ritual · potion · tree · ritual · dracaena · wound · sacrifice · magic · incense · varnish · mythical · fantasy lore · scarlet · red dye · elixir · ancient

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mythological source

dragon bloodunicorn blood

Fluid from legendary horned horse

holy water · fairy dust · ambrosia · nectar of the gods

resin color/type

dragon bloodmastic

Aromatic resin or adhesive

frankincense · benzoin

symbolic nature

dragon bloodholy water

Sacramental liquid for blessings

blessed oil · chrism · healing balm · mother's milk · spring water

Family

dragon, blood, dragons, dragoon, dragoons, bloods, bloody, bloodied, bloodying

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