Beliefs and Superstitions about Dragons

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It is a mystery about how dragons, considered mythical, landed up as a part of every culture. No matter how different the societies and religions and beliefs are, there is a mention of them in lore or religious texts or in oral traditions. While I can’t comment on the history behind the belief in dragons (a topic best left to experts), I can try to list some of the more popular beliefs and superstitions about this majestic creature.

In Bulgarian folklore, dragons are said to appear during spring and summer and cause droughts and torrential rains and thunderstorms.  Apart from these nature threats, they could also control the fertility of the fields and the fates of people.

In Slavic Mythology, dragons are said to be reincarnations of carps and grass snakes explaining the fish/snake like tails of the dragons and their flake covered bodies.

There is a belief that it is only when two dragons have a fight that thunderstorms and torrential rains depend on us. People also believed that it was dragons that caused lunar and solar eclipses – apparently they did so by swallowing the moon and the sun. Most cultures used to believe that shooting stars were actually dragons flying to their destinations.

People believe that dreaming of dragons is a sign of good luck, especially the Chinese. Modern psychology states that dreaming of dragons is a symbol of you fighting your base instincts for more mature goals.

What are some of the dragon beliefs/superstitions you have come across?