Let’s talk about that dragon. Did St George really slay a fire-breathing beast? History says the story was probably a medieval allegory for good vs. evil. But admit it—the image of a knight on a white horse is way more fun than “St George debated theology with a wise man.”
It’s like your neighbour’s story about catching a fish “this big.” You know it’s exaggerated, but it makes for a better barbecue chat. St George’s dragon became a national inside joke we’ve all agreed to buy into.
So, even if he never came to England, his legend did. And legends don’t need visas.
Why Bother Caring? It’s About Belonging, Not Facts
You might think, “Who cares if a guy from Turkey never visited my hometown?” But here’s the twist: patron saints are about identity, not geography. They glue a community together, like a shared favourite song that everyone hums at a party.
St George’s cross (the red cross on a white flag) is on every England football shirt. When you see it, you think of cheering in a pub or crying over a penalty shootout. That’s way more powerful than whether he ever saw a hedgehog.
We’ve made him ours, like we made curry a national dish. It doesn’t matter where he started—it matters what he represents: courage, stubbornness, and a touch of theatrical flair.
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