A brave soldier slaying the dragon and saving the princess is just ... Eusebius does not name the man, but he is traditionally identified with St. George, with his death occurring in his mother ...

However, as time went by, myths and legends began being built around St George. The most famous tale about him follows his heroic rescue of a princess from a terrifying dragon. According to the ...

The legend of George slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death is medieval. St George's Day is celebrated in England on 23 April, reputed to be the day of George's martyrdom in 303.