- In Greek mythology, a drakaina (Ancient Greek: δράκαινα, Latinized dracaena) is a female serpent or dragon, sometimes with humanlike features. Mythology.
- Drakaina is the ninth Eternal and the second boss encountered in Underworld Tier 3. She is one of the three bosses of the third floor (Along with Karcer and Tenebris).
- Odyssey’deki gibi ilk açıklamalar onu köpeğe benzer niteliklerle tanımlarken, daha sonraki sanat ve yazılar onu bir drakaina tarzına uygun hale getirdi.
- In the Middle Ages, the drakaina was often depicted as a symbol of evil and temptation, with many stories featuring knights battling these fearsome creatures.
- Legend has it that the Drakaina was the first ruler of the land of Skythia, exhibiting dominance and power over the realm.
- To date, Drakaina has inspired over 450 artists worldwide and been the sole subject of 3 different art books.
- During his quest to slay Medusa, Perseus is often said to encounter a Drakaina, though it’s more accurate to state that Medusa herself is a Gorgon rather than a...
- ...until at last he came to the land called the Hylaien (Woodland), and there he found in a cave a creature of double form [i.e. the Skythian Drakaina]...
- Campe was only mentioned in later works, and some historians believe she may have been a reworking of one of the most famous drakaina in mythology.
- The mother of the Drakaina was originally a queen of Libya named Lamia who eventually became a mistress of the god Zeus.