In 303, he was himself tortured and executed in Palestine, becoming an early Christian martyr. The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death is medieval.
This depiction is based on tradition and relates to the posthumous miracles of the holy Great­martyr George. It is said that not far from the place where St. George was born, in the city of Beirut, ...
When someone dies for their beliefs they’re called a ‘martyr’. Over 200 years ... How do you think the story of St George fighting a dragon came to exist? Explain that now the assembly ...