Saint George and the Dragon: How a Legend Took Shape in Christian History
A historical exploration of how the legend of Saint George and the dragon emerged and why it became one of the most enduring stories in Christian tradition.
The story of Saint George and the dragon is one of the most recognizable Christian legends to develop in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, remembered not as a historical event recorded in Scripture but as a narrative tradition that took shape over centuries. Categorized as a legend, it became notable in Christian history because it blended the memory of an early Christian martyr with symbolic storytelling that reflected the fears, values, and identity of Christian communities across Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. Its importance lies not in its literal details, but in how the legend shaped Christian imagination, art, and collective memory.
