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In the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) role-playing game, Bahamut (/ b ə ˈ h ɑː m ə t / bə-HAH-mət [1]) is a powerful draconic deity, who has the same name as Bahamut from Arabic mythology. Introduced in the 1st Edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ( AD&D ) and continuing into 2004's release of Complete Divine , Bahamut, the Platinum Dragon ...
In the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game, Bahamut is the dragon god of justice, and is the first instance of the name being used for a dragon. In the Rage of Bahamut collectible card game and its anime adaptation, Bahamut is an ancient dragon with the capability to destroy the world. In the anime, preventing or aiding Bahamut's ...
[27] [28] Tyranny of Dragons was released in January 2023 with new cover art that features Tiamat. [29] [30] The dragon focused supplement Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (2021) revisited the origin story of Tiamat and Bahamut and expanded on the First World myth which was introduced in the supplement Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (2020).
A water dragon youkai in Japanese mythology. Tatsu: Dragon of Japanese mythology, and the master of the water, like the Ryu. Orochi: the eight-headed serpent slain by Susanoo in Japanese mythology. Kuraokami: A Japanese dragon and a deity of rain and snow. Ryū: Similar to Chinese dragons, with three claws instead of four. They are usually ...
In Mesopotamian religion, Tiamat (Akkadian: 𒀭𒋾𒊩𒆳 D TI.AMAT or 𒀭𒌓𒌈 D TAM.TUM, Ancient Greek: Θαλάττη, romanized: Thaláttē) [1] is the primordial sea, mating with Abzû (Apsu), the groundwater, to produce the gods in the Babylonian epic Enûma Elish, which translates as "when on high."
Ryūjin shinkō (竜神信仰, "dragon god faith") is a form of Shinto religious belief that worships dragons as water kami. It is connected with agricultural rituals, rain prayers, and the success of fishermen. The god has shrines across Japan and especially in rural areas where fishing and rains for agriculture are important for local ...
Modern fan illustration by David Demaret of the dragon Smaug from J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 high fantasy novel The Hobbit. This is a list of dragons in popular culture.Dragons in some form are nearly universal across cultures and as such have become a staple of modern popular culture, especially in the fantasy genre.
Herensuge, a dragon who plays an important role in a few legends. Iratxoak, Basque imps, which can be helpful or mischievous depending on how well one treats them. Jean de l'Ours, a man born to a woman and a bear. Jentilak, giants sometimes portrayed throwing rocks at churches. Lamiak, nymphs with bird feet that dwell in rivers and springs.