Saint George and the Dragon - Amersfoort, NL - Epic Beings and Creatures on Waymarking.com

The legend of Saint George and the Dragon tells of Saint George (died 303) taming and slaying a dragon that demanded human sacrifices. The story goes that the dragon originally exhorted tribute from the villagers. When they ran out of livestock and trinkets for the dragon, they started giving up a human tribute once a year. This was acceptable to the villagers until a well-loved princess was chosen as the next offering. The saint thereupon rescues the princess chosen as the next offering.

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More information about dragons:
"A dragon is a large, serpentine, legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, four-legged, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence."

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Saint George is the patron saint of the city of Amersfoort.
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Time Period: Middle Ages Approximate Date of Epic Period: 250-300 AD Epic Type: Mythical Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art

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