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

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Legends and Myths Surrounding the Welsh Dragon
The Red Dragon, or Y Ddraig Goch, is a powerful emblem of Welsh identity steeped in prophecy. Most famously appearing in the tales of Merlin at Dinas Emrys, the dragon’s triumph over its white adversary came to symbolise the enduring spirit of the Welsh people against foreign invaders throughout history.