It's always good to be reminded of history and tradition.
I know it's the size constraints in the original media, but I've always found it odd that St. George and others are often portrayed slaying little, dog-sized dragons, making the deed seem less heroic. I have to keep reminding myself that there was a medieval tradition to size things based on importance, so that George's size emphasizes his grandeur rather than taking away from his heroism. And of course, the dragon may well be a symbol of the Devil. An artist would want to emphasize George's faith in God by making the dragon diminutive in such a case.
Saint George, pray for us!
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It's always good to be reminded of history and tradition.
I know it's the size constraints in the original media, but I've always found it odd that St. George and others are often portrayed slaying little, dog-sized dragons, making the deed seem less heroic. I have to keep reminding myself that there was a medieval tradition to size things based on importance, so that George's size emphasizes his grandeur rather than taking away from his heroism. And of course, the dragon may well be a symbol of the Devil. An artist would want to emphasize George's faith in God by making the dragon diminutive in such a case.