Asian-style dragons are more serpentine, usually lack wings and are associated with good luck or incredible strength. European-style dragons are more stout-bodied and winged. Tales of their violence, taste for virgin sacrifices and desire to horde massive amounts of gold and treasure are popular. Dragons are popular in medieval era legends, such as "St. George and the Dragon."

Smaug - This giant, fire-breathing dragon guarded dwarven treasure in "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins sneaked down and riddled with him to find out his weakness.

Saphira - From the book "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini, Saphira guides the hero/farmboy Eragon through some dramatic events.

Hungarian Horntail - This fierce dragon played Harry Potter's nemesis in "The Goblet of Fire." Also included was a Chinese Fireball, Welsh Green, and other dragon types.

Norbert - Also from Harry Potter fame, Norbert was the baby dragon hatched from an egg by Hagrid and then sent in secret to live out his days in a dragon sanctuary in Romania.

Elliot - The lovable cartoon dragon from "Pete's Dragon" movie brought happiness and family to an orphan boy.

Mushu - This tiny Asian dragon helped the female warrior in the Disney movie, "Mulan."