Let’s talk about the dragon. Historians think the “dragon” might have been a crocodile. Or maybe just a really big snake.
St George - Patron Saint of England - Wilderness England
The best theory? The “dragon” was actually a very aggressive river. The town had a plague, and George helped them build a dam. Boring, right?
But the story we love is better. A princess, a terrified town, and a knight who shows up with a spear and zero fear. Legend over logic, always.
Fun Fact: The Dragon’s Blood
In the legend, after George kills the dragon, its blood spills on the ground. Where it lands, a beautiful red rose bush grows.
That’s why in Catalonia, people give each other red roses and books on St. George’s Day. It’s like Valentine’s Day, but with more swords and epistemology.
So the dragon essentially created a florist industry. Thanks, dragon!
