The "dragon" or "reptile" represents what we would call a sociopath: A human who has no empathy and no conscience, just like an actual reptile.
It's amazing how many, many, many myths, legends and stories all through history up to today show the villain/bad guy as being a snake, dragon, or other reptile
Look again at your favorite sci-fi and fantasy books and films, and you'll see it.
The "dragon" or "reptile" represents what we would call a sociopath: A human who has no empathy and no conscience, just like an actual reptile.
It's amazing how many, many, many myths, legends and stories all through history up to today show the villain/bad guy as being a snake, dragon, or other reptile
Look again at your favorite sci-fi and fantasy books and films, and you'll see it.
You could say that about all predatory animals…