Dragon - Vatican City State
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This dragon is part of a mosaic floor in one of the rotundas of the Vatican Museum.
Waymark Code: WMNHD4
Location: Vatican City State
Date Posted: 03/17/2015
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This rotunda has several sculptures of Greek dieities. The mosaic tiled floor also has depictions of the ancient Greek and Roman dieties as well as fanciful creatures such as dragons. The featyred dragon is green, serpent-like and has wings and a long tail that almost looks like a palm tree.
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 1000 BC
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Mural, Painting, Photograph
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