The Myth of Fire-Breathing Dragons

This property of bamboo is something that has been recognized since ancient times. It also brings to mind another interesting idea that we recently discussed in our Fardinomicon episodes. Mary Roach and her her book, what was it? Gulp,. She has this theory that perhaps the myth of fire-breathing dragons has some origin in dead constrictor snakes bloated with prey being brought to the fireside. And then a post-mortem exhalation of stomach gases ignites the flames or makes the flames roar up.