For much of history, dragons were thought of like any other exotic animal: sometimes useful and protective, other times harmful and dangerous. That changed when Christianity spread across the globe, and dragons took on a decidedly sinister hue and came to represent Satan. Still, these fascinating magical creatures have continued to captivate our imagination through folklore, literature, and more recently films, television series, and video games. Here follow 25 Popular Dragons Paramount To Folklore, Art, and Culture that have probably touched you in one form or another. Feature image: Flickr; TNS Sofres