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Saint George: Dragon Slayer
Author: Jeannie Meekins
Publisher: Learning Island
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Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Page: 20
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Language: en
Pages: 20
Pages: 20
St George, defender of the helpless and slayer of dragons is a saint honored by many countries and many religions. He is as popular with Muslims and Jews as he is with Christians. How could this happen? We know dragons never existed. How could someone be so well known and
Language: en
Pages: 80
Pages: 80
From legend and mythology to The Hobbit and A Game of Thrones, the dragon is a perennial favorite in the fantasy genre. With its fiery breath, scaly armour, and baleful, malevolent stare, the dragon became the ultimate symbol of evil and corruption in European folklore and mythology. Often serving as
Language: en
Pages: 448
Pages: 448
This is an authoritative presentation and discussion of the most basic thematic elements universally found in folklore and literature. The reference provides a detailed analysis of the most common archetypes or motifs found in the folklore of selected communities around the world. Each entry is written by a noted authority
Language: en
Pages: 144
Pages: 144
The image of St. George—atop his horse, lance plunged halfway into a dragon’s body—is so familiar to us that we take for granted what a long history it has had. As Samantha Riches demonstrates in this book, St. George is easily one of the most transported icons across cultures, and
Language: en
Pages: 562
Pages: 562
The author posits that all generally accepted chronology before the 16th century is in error by hundreds or thousands of years.
