The Welsh Dragon: History, Mythology & the Making of a National Symbol

an illustration of the Welsh dragon of Wales facing a white dragon in front of a fiery background
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Historical Origins of the Welsh Dragon
The red dragon, or Y Ddraig Goch, is more than a myth; it is a symbol of Welsh resilience. Tracing its roots from the Roman "draco" to Merlin’s prophecy of the white and red beasts, this ancient emblem represents the enduring struggle for Welsh identity against centuries of foreign invasion.