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.

From the history behind the dragon slayer, to more about the celebrations in this country and across the world, here is ...

Well, now it’s just getting silly. There are so many myths and legends around St George (dragon, anyone?) that it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. It could be that his actions and ...