Episode 55 - Saint, soldier, slayer: who was the real St. George?
The English Heritage Podcast
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The Evolution of St. George: Knightly Ideal and Military Symbolism
This chapter delves into the historical depictions of St. George, tracing his transformation into the iconic knight on horseback during the 12th century. It examines his symbolism as the ideal Christian knight and the contrasts between chivalric virtues and the violent reality of knighthood.
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