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| − | + | A '''dragon''' was a type of winged [[snake|serpent]]-like [[Reptile|reptilian]] [[animal]]. Such animals were known to live on [[Berengaria VII]] and [[Maravel]]. As the result of extraterrestrial contact, [[Earth]] mythology also featured dragons. |
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| − | [[Image:Da Vinci Dragon.jpg|right|thumb|Da Vinci's dragon with a Vulcan ear.]]There is also a real animal known as a dragon on [[Berengaria VII]]. [[Spock]] saw one when he visited the [[planet]]. ([[TOS]]: "[[This Side of Paradise]]") A [[Vulcan]] [[survey team]] had made note of the species as one of flying [[reptile]]s, over 200 meters in length, that breathe [[fire]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Bound]]") |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | A [[Vulcan]] [[survey team]] to Berengaria VII made note of a species as one of flying reptiles, over two hundred [[meter]]s in length, that breathed [[fire]]. A century later, [[Spock]] had seen a dragon when he visited the planet. ({{ENT|Bound}}; {{TOS|This Side of Paradise}}) |
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| + | [[File:Marabel dragon.jpg|thumb|A creature similar to a Maravel dragon]] |
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| − | Dragons are sometimes used as symbolism to express an idea. The [[Vaadwaur]] [[stasis unit]]s were compared to dragon's teeth. ([[VOY]]: "[[Dragon's Teeth]]") [[The Doctor]] compared [[Qatai]]'s quest to kill the [[Telepathic pitcher plant]] to dragonslaying. ([[VOY]]: "[[Bliss]]") |
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| + | In [[2269]], [[James T. Kirk]] saw a species of flying dragons in the [[Lactra VII Zoo]], in the [[rainforest]] environment, similar to [[Maravel dragon]]s. ({{TAS|The Eye of the Beholder}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|[[Swooper]] and the [[mechanical sentinel]] use slightly modified versions of the same set of animations used for the Maravel dragon.}} |
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| ⚫ | Also in 2269, [[Hikaru Sulu]] and [[Leonard McCoy]] were chased by a two-headed, fire-breathing mechanical dragon on the [[Shore Leave Planet]] when the planet's [[master computer]] was attempting to "turn off" the ''Enterprise'' [[landing party]]. After the master computer agreed to cease its pursuit, McCoy and Sulu were seen on the master computer's [[viewscreen]], enjoying a [[picnic]] with the dragon, [[Alice (character)|Alice]], and the [[White Rabbit]]. ({{TAS|Once Upon a Planet}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|In the [[novels|novelization]] of "Once Upon a Planet" (as published in ''[[Star Trek Log 3]]''), this two-headed dragon is green (or at least has a green foot) and its gender is referred to as male.}} |
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| + | The Centerplace on [[Ligon II]] featured a sculpture of an animal similar to a [[Chinese dragon]]. ({{TNG|Code of Honor}}) |
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| − | ==Types== |
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| − | *[[Marabel dragon]] |
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| + | {{bginfo|In a deleted scene from {{film|10}}, [[Shinzon]] compared his planned attack on [[Earth]] to cutting off the head of a dragon.}} |
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| + | === In Earth culture === |
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| + | [[File:Kukulkan.jpg|thumb|Kukulkan, the basis of dragon myths on Earth]] |
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| + | On Earth, dragons were more commonly known as supernatural [[monster]]s or [[God|deities]] in the myths of the [[Native American]]s, [[Europe]]ans and [[Chinese]]. In [[2270]], it was discovered that the basis of these myths was [[Kukulkan]], an immensely old alien being who had visited all the nations on Earth in the distant past. ({{TAS|How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|The Kukulkan visit was not given a specific date but the accounts would seem to suggest an era around [[Distant past#Thousands of years ago|5,000 BC to 2,000 BC]].}} |
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| + | A species of large reptiles on Earth were called [[Komodo dragon]]s, though they did not have wings. ({{TNG|New Ground}}) |
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| + | An ancient [[Greek]] myth told of a dragon that fell in battle, whereupon its teeth took root in the ground and sprang back as warriors to continue the fight. In [[2376]], [[Chakotay]] compared the hundreds of [[bio-pod]]s containing the last survivors of the [[Vaadwaur]] race to dragon's teeth. ({{VOY|Dragon's Teeth}}) |
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| + | In medieval times on Earth, it was noted on maps where the explored regions ended, that beyond this place there be dragons. If a ship were to sail too far out into the ocean, it was said that crews might threaten to hang their captain from the yard arm if he refused to turn back. ({{TNG|Where Silence Has Lease}}) |
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| + | In [[1999]], [[Jason Janeway]] owned a t-shirt with a red dragon on it. ({{VOY|11:59}}) |
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| + | [[File:Da Vinci Dragon.jpg|thumb|Da Vinci's dragon with a Vulcan ear]] |
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| + | [[The Doctor]] compared [[Qatai]]'s quest to kill the "[[telepathic pitcher plant]]" to dragon-slaying. ({{VOY|Bliss}}) |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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*[[Dinosaur]] |
*[[Dinosaur]] |
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| − | *[[Godzilla]] |
+ | *''[[Godzilla]]'' |
| − | *[[Monster]] |
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| + | === External link === |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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Revision as of 04:26, 17 May 2014
A dragon was a type of winged serpent-like reptilian animal. Such animals were known to live on Berengaria VII and Maravel. As the result of extraterrestrial contact, Earth mythology also featured dragons.
History
A Vulcan survey team to Berengaria VII made note of a species as one of flying reptiles, over two hundred meters in length, that breathed fire. A century later, Spock had seen a dragon when he visited the planet. (ENT: "Bound"; TOS: "This Side of Paradise")
A creature similar to a Maravel dragon
In 2269, James T. Kirk saw a species of flying dragons in the Lactra VII Zoo, in the rainforest environment, similar to Maravel dragons. (TAS: "The Eye of the Beholder")
A two-headed mechanical dragon
Also in 2269, Hikaru Sulu and Leonard McCoy were chased by a two-headed, fire-breathing mechanical dragon on the Shore Leave Planet when the planet's master computer was attempting to "turn off" the Enterprise landing party. After the master computer agreed to cease its pursuit, McCoy and Sulu were seen on the master computer's viewscreen, enjoying a picnic with the dragon, Alice, and the White Rabbit. (TAS: "Once Upon a Planet")
The Centerplace on Ligon II featured a sculpture of an animal similar to a Chinese dragon. (TNG: "Code of Honor")
In Earth culture
Kukulkan, the basis of dragon myths on Earth
On Earth, dragons were more commonly known as supernatural monsters or deities in the myths of the Native Americans, Europeans and Chinese. In 2270, it was discovered that the basis of these myths was Kukulkan, an immensely old alien being who had visited all the nations on Earth in the distant past. (TAS: "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth")
A species of large reptiles on Earth were called Komodo dragons, though they did not have wings. (TNG: "New Ground")
An ancient Greek myth told of a dragon that fell in battle, whereupon its teeth took root in the ground and sprang back as warriors to continue the fight. In 2376, Chakotay compared the hundreds of bio-pods containing the last survivors of the Vaadwaur race to dragon's teeth. (VOY: "Dragon's Teeth")
In medieval times on Earth, it was noted on maps where the explored regions ended, that beyond this place there be dragons. If a ship were to sail too far out into the ocean, it was said that crews might threaten to hang their captain from the yard arm if he refused to turn back. (TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease")
In 1999, Jason Janeway owned a t-shirt with a red dragon on it. (VOY: "11:59")
Da Vinci's dragon with a Vulcan ear
The holographic Leonardo da Vinci was so fascinated by Tuvok's Vulcan ears that he drew a picture of a dragon with a pointed Vulcan ear as a tail. (VOY: "Concerning Flight")
The Doctor compared Qatai's quest to kill the "telepathic pitcher plant" to dragon-slaying. (VOY: "Bliss")