Medieval Information

Dragons were feared during the Medieval Times because many parents would scare their children by creating fictional stories about such dragons. As time passed, and events such as missing people occurred, people more and more believed in dragons until knighthood finally stood into medieval society and what better way to be a hero than to save a country by fighting a dragon?

Much folklore about dragons was believed at the time. When knights began inventing stories about them defeating such dragons, the dragon and knighthood peak was reached.

It is still debated whether the Chinese had any influence on medieval society with their dragons. Of course Chinese trade did happen sometimes and it is probable that images of Chinese dragons were brought which fueled the fire.

For more medieval mythology visit my Medieval Mythology page or the Folklore section.