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Dragons can be both good and bad, but in this instance it should be obvious that St. George's slaying of the dragon is a metaphor of Christianity triumphing over the English Saxon pagans, whose symbol was the white dragon. This story would have been easily transferable due to the fact we had our own dragon-slaying heroes like Beowulf and Sigurd.
Notice how every Christian who's committed some atrocity against our people whether it's Charlemagne, Boniface, Olaf Tryggvason, George, Nicholas of Bari, etc all have been given the highest possible ranking title within Christianity. Should tell you everything you need to know.
Notice how every Christian who's committed some atrocity against our people whether it's Charlemagne, Boniface, Olaf Tryggvason, George, Nicholas of Bari, etc all have been given the highest possible ranking title within Christianity. Should tell you everything you need to know.
Hyperborean Reflections✨🍄
Dragons can be both good and bad, but in this instance it should be obvious that St. George's slaying of the dragon is a metaphor of Christianity triumphing over the English Saxon pagans, whose symbol was the white dragon. This story would have been easily…
This image of Saint George slaying the dragon/serpent is on the wall of almost every Russian Orthodox Church. I’ve been trying learn more about the true meaning of this image.
I agree with the part about it being a metaphor for church triumphing over the English Saxon pagans who used a symbol of the white dragon, but I believe this religious image represents that, plus something even bigger.
I think the symbol of dragon/serpent being slayed by St. George maybe a representation of the whole old pagan world, or old world order. The reason why I say this, is because serpent/dragon worship, symbolism, mythology was part of many old world pre-Christian, pre-monotheistic cultures, nations, tribes, orders, societies, beliefs, traditions, spiritual teachings & practices. It was everywhere before the new world order (Abrahamic religions) dominated the old world.
Same applies to Saint Patrick going over to Ireland, and chasing all the snakes away from the land.
There is also some mention in the Bible of Lucifer being a dragon
I agree with the part about it being a metaphor for church triumphing over the English Saxon pagans who used a symbol of the white dragon, but I believe this religious image represents that, plus something even bigger.
I think the symbol of dragon/serpent being slayed by St. George maybe a representation of the whole old pagan world, or old world order. The reason why I say this, is because serpent/dragon worship, symbolism, mythology was part of many old world pre-Christian, pre-monotheistic cultures, nations, tribes, orders, societies, beliefs, traditions, spiritual teachings & practices. It was everywhere before the new world order (Abrahamic religions) dominated the old world.
Same applies to Saint Patrick going over to Ireland, and chasing all the snakes away from the land.
There is also some mention in the Bible of Lucifer being a dragon
This is just for people’s reference. You can find useful information about presence of serpent symbolism, serpent worship in the old world. This goes over different cultures around the world where dragon, or serpent was present.
THE OLD WAYS
He’s not talking about real life snakes, because apparently there were never any real snakes in Ireland. Obviously by “snakes” he means something else
The serpent was certainly the token or symbol of an ancient race celebrated for wisdom, giving rise to the naming of the learned after dragons or serpents. The Druid of the Welsh Triads exclaims, "I am a serpent."
This Saint Patrick didn’t chase the snakes from the land (Ireland), he chased out the old pagan Druidic faith, it’s priests, followers, traditions, practices, rites, and way of life
This Saint Patrick didn’t chase the snakes from the land (Ireland), he chased out the old pagan Druidic faith, it’s priests, followers, traditions, practices, rites, and way of life
The Art of 19th century Swedish illustrator John Bauer. His style is unique, and European folk tales & fairytale themed. It’s perfect for children with their boundless imagination