From the legend of Cuca (Portugal) to those of Vritra (India) and Amaru (Peru), here are fantastical stories of dragons from every corner of the world.   Wise companions of gods and goddesses, defenders of nature or witty and sharp monsters, enemies of heroes and knights--dragons are fascinating creatures that fill the pages of myths, legends, and folklore. From Northern European tales to Chinese and Japanese myths, The Great Book of Dragon Legends features 16 short stories that children can easily dip into and out of.