St George: Hero, Martyr and Myth
- ISBN-10
- 075093767X
- ISBN-13
- 9780750937672
- Category
- Christian patron saints
- Pages
- 236
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005-01-01
- Author
- Samantha Riches
Description
Who was St George and how did he become patron saint not only of England but in many European countries? Samantha Riches explores the extraordinary wealth of myths and legends, art and inspiration that has grown up around this obscure fourth-century Christian martyr.
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