Whats up with dragons appearing in both Eastern and Western culture/myths? Was this mythical creature created in both cultures by some sort of shared influence?

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By western, I mean England and such.

A buddy drunkenly debated that they existed since they appear in both cultures and it got me feeling a little curious.

rosemary85

I certainly don't want to discourage new answers here, but you may be interested in some related threads in the FAQ.