The Legend of Saint George | Dragons of Myth, Mind and Landscape

The Legend of Saint George: Dragons in Myth, Mind, and Landscape”

Embark on a journey through the captivating legend of Saint George, where dragons intertwine with ancient myths, the complexities of the human mind, and the mystical landscapes of old.

Join me as we traverse the sacred landscape of The Ridgeway, taking in Uffington White Horse and Dragon Hill in Oxfordshire, where the echoes of Saint George’s heroic deeds still resonate, thousands of miles away from the Ancient Near East where the this dragfon legend was born.

In this immersive exploration, we delve into the origins of Saint George. From Roman soldier and Christian martyr to the enduring symbol of medieval chivalry, to Indo-European serpent-slaying heroic archetypes such as Thor, Indra, Perseus and others.

Venturing further, we explore the mysteries of potential dragon temples nestled within the sacred landscapes of ancient Britain as well as delving into the depths of the human psyche. Exploring the intricate psychology of ‘othering’ embedded within the European Christian motif of dragon slaying.

From the primal fear of the unknown to the symbolic conquest of darkness, to far older rituals of fertility and rain making, we unravel the layers of meaning woven into this timeless narrative.

Here is the link to a age t-Shirt with the Iron Age Celtic Briton's Horse Symbol on it - this one is from the Dobunni tribe:

https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/D...

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