tribidrag

Tribidrag is a fictional creature that appears in fantasy literature, games, and media. The name combines the prefix tri- meaning three with drag, a phonetic variant of dragon, and is used to denote a dragon with three heads or three coordinated minds inhabiting a single body.

In most interpretations, a tribidrag possesses three heads, often sharing a single body but maintaining independent intellects or personalities. Its breath weapons and abilities may be tripartite, with each head controlling a different power; common variants include combinations of fire, ice, acid, or electricity. Physically, the creature is large and winged, with a thick hide and three necks, allowing three heads to maneuver simultaneously, though some versions describe a single mind with triadic consciousness.

Tribidrag habitats vary by setting, but it is usually found in high mountains, volcanic regions, ancient ruins, or other hard-to-reach locales. It is typically solitary and long-lived, guarding treasure or sacred sites. In fiction, tribidrags are often portrayed as highly intelligent and strategic, capable of speech and complex planning, and sometimes as formidable guardians or adversaries for heroes. Their symbolism can reflect balance and triple power, or serve as a test of courage and cleverness in quests.

Tribidrag appears across fantasy games, novels, and role-playing settings, with each work adapting the concept to its own lore. See also dragon, hydra, chimera for related multi-creature motifs.