Exactly. In reality, the figure of the dragon or the great serpent can be said to be a universal myth, spread throughout the world, albeit with some differences: in the East, the dragon represents prosperity, good luck, and kindness; however, in the West, it's the opposite. In fact, Tolkien used it in his works as a true predator: his dragon, Smaug, was murderous, a destroyer of peoples, and above all, greedy. But it's interesting to observe how a myth can be distorted or interpreted differently, even though its roots are the same. Thank you very much for your comment, and best regards.