Is there any evidence that dragons ever existed?

There is no scientific evidence that dragons, as depicted in mythology and folklore, ever existed. Many cultures have stories of dragon-like creatures, which likely stem from a combination of ancient misinterpretations of large fossils, cultural symbolism, and the human tendency to create mythical beings. Fossils of large reptiles, like dinosaurs, may have inspired these legends. However, no credible fossil or archaeological evidence supports the existence of dragons as they are traditionally portrayed.