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"Perseus: or, Of Dragons" by H. F. Scott Stokes is a captivating journey through the history of dragons, written in the early 1900s, which blends mythology, folklore, and cultural studies to explore the changing idea of dragons through history. It examines themes of mythology, the impact of fear and belief, and the presence of dragons in art and storytelling. Starting with Perseus's mythical fights, especially with Medusa, Stokes explores dragons in different cultures, like their spots in Greek myths, early Christian stories, and modern European interpretations. Stokes shows dragons as symbols of both bad forces and the fight against them, explaining how people have used these creatures to represent their worries and social problems, ending with a reflection on how the "dragon" still lives on in social rules and beliefs that affect human culture.