dragon imagery

Dragon imagery refers to visual or literary depictions of dragons—the mythical fire-breathing, winged serpents found across world cultures.

The term appears in art criticism, literary analysis, and cultural studies: The manuscript's margins are filled with dragon imagery.

Dragon imagery often carries symbolic weight: power, chaos, wisdom, or evil depending on cultural context.

In Western traditions, dragons typically represent threats to be conquered; in East Asian contexts, they more often symbolize benevolence and imperial authority.