The Legend of St. George and the Dragon

 The most famous legend of Saint George is of him slaying a dragon. In the Middle Ages the dragon was commonly used to represent the Devil. The slaying of the dragon by St George was first credited to him in the twelfth century, long after his death. It is therefore likely that the many stories connected with St George's name are fictitious.

There are many versions of story of St George slaying the dragon, but most agree on the following:

1.   A town was terrorised by a dragon.

2.   A young princess was offered to the dragon

3.   When George heard about this he rode into the village

4.   George slayed the dragon and rescued the princess