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Mythical creatures revealed: discover the science behind some legendary creatures.(LIFE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY)

Article from: Science World Article date: May 7, 2007 Author: Bryner, Jeanna

From fire-breathing dragons to magical unicorns, mythical creatures have taken center stage in many of Hollywood's biggest hits. In these fantasy worlds, the creatures may be a force to be reckoned with, or a powerful ally.

In the 2006 movie Eragon, a dragon named Saphira teams up with Eragon, an orphaned teenage boy. Together, the duo battles the dark forces that are taking over their kingdom. Eragon comes to rely on the magical powers of Saphira, who is the last of the dragon species.

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