Photo: Dragons in Greek mythology When it comes to dragons these days, Scandinavian and Chinese mythology comes to mind first, as modern literature and the film industry use giant lizards, mostly from these cultures, in their stories. However, this does not mean that such creatures have no place in the richest Greek mythology. Quite the contrary! To begin with, perhaps, it should be noted that the word dragon originated from the Greek "δράκων", which itself hints at the presence of such monsters in the mythology of Ancient Hellenism...