St. George was tortured and beheaded, not hanged.
St. George, the dragon slayer, is the patron saint of England.
St. George was a martyr and the mythical slayer of the dragon. Click on the link below to learn of his life and virtues.
The duration of St. George Shoots the Dragon is 2.5 hours.
A myth - St. George and the dragon.
St. George Shoots the Dragon was created on 2009-03-11.
One common phrase associated with St. George before slaying the dragon is "In the name of God and St. George, I shall slay thee." This quote highlights the bravery and faith of St. George in his battle against the dragon.
St. George and the Dragon.
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St. George was a real person but the story of the dragon is a myth. Perhaps he killed another animal, such as a crocodile.
St. George was a real person but the story of the dragon is a myth. Perhaps he killed another animal, such as a crocodile.
Many nations choose a symbol AND an animal (for a symbol); Britain chose the bulldog; America the eagle; Russia the bear; China liked the dragon. The dragon's not new, Knights in Europe slew dragons to rescue fair maidens in distress...from dragons. Example: St. George the dragon slayer.
England celebrates St. George's day on April 23rd. He was adopted the Patron St. of England and Richard the Lion Heart adopted the symbol of the Red Cross on the white background as the flag of England. Best known as "The Dragon Slayer"