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Animatronic dragon flies in Glasgow for 'House of the Dragon'
A "dragon" was recently spotted in the skies of Glasgow, United Kingdom as "House of the Dragon" Season 3 continues to captivate audiences around the world.
It's not a real dragon, of course—it's an animatronic that weighs 13 kilograms and made of 23 parts so it can move as if it's alive. Impellers were attached so it can fly and soar in the air.
According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras," a dragon is a mythical figure common in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Mesoamerica. However, the beliefs surrounding it differs from East to West.
In Europe, dragons are seen as dangerous monsters to be vanquished. Saint George slaying a dragon to save a princess and a town is one of the legends that portray the creatures as evil.
In China, dragons are seen as symbols of power, prosperity, and luck. They are also believed to be sacred beings, so only the emperor can use the dragon as a design.
Meanwhile, the Philippines has a dragon-like creature: the bakunawa. The giant sea serpent is believed to have swallowed six of the seven moons of the world. Every time a lunar eclipse occurs, the bakunawa is said to be trying to swallow the remaining moon.
"House of the Dragon" is a prequel of the popular "Game of Thrones" fantasy series. It follows the Targaryen dynasty at the height of its powers, when the family still controls dragons. However, a succession conflict between the Blacks and the Greens erupts and the realm is plunged into war.
The third season is now streaming on HBO Max, with episodes dropping every Monday.
—MGP, GMA News
