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St. George was a real person but many of the things he is credited with doing are myths.

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Is the Saint George story really a myth?

Saint George was real but many of the stories about him are myths.


Who was the princess Saint George saved?

George was a real person but many of the tales attributed to him are mythical, It is impossible to kill an animal that never existed.


Was Saint George a soldier or a dragon slayer?

George was a Roman soldier. The dragon slaying is a myth.


Is Saint George a real saint?

Yes, St. George was a real person and is considered as a saint but many of the things he is credited with doing are myths.


Was Saint George real?

Yes, Saint George was a real person. However, many of the stories that have grown up about him are myths.


What legend is associated with Saint George?

George is reputed to have killed a dragon. This is a myth, of course, since dragons do not exist in the real world. Perhaps he killed another animal such as a crocodile. We will probably never know.


What princess did Saint George save?

The story is a legend or myth. About all that is known about Saint George is that he was a Roman soldier who was a Christian that refused to worship pagan gods and was martyred for this.


Is Saint George a myth?

Saint George is a historical figure from the 3rd century who was a Roman soldier and later became a Christian martyr. While some of the stories and legends surrounding his life may be exaggerated or mythologized over time, he is widely recognized as a real person in both Christian and Muslim traditions.


Which saint killed a dragon?

Legend says that Saint George killed a dragon. Since dragons do not exist, the story must be a myth. Perhaps he killed some other creature such as a crocodile.


What saint killed a dangerous dragon?

It is said that Saint George killed a dragon but the story is a myth.


Which saint is often found fighting a dragon?

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What is Saint George's real name?

George is his real name. I am sure it was spelled differently in Latin or Greek but, whatever, the name was still George. At the time there were no surnames used. That did not come into use for hundreds of years. If George had any other names, there is no record of them.