La Leyenda Original de San Jorge
The Tale of Saint George and the Dragon
The Origin of the Dragon's Terror
- In a city called Chilena, near a pond resembling a sea, a pestilent dragon terrorized the inhabitants, often forcing them to flee.
- To appease the dragon's fury, citizens were compelled to offer two sheep daily; otherwise, they faced devastating attacks that resulted in mass casualties.
- An ordinance was established mandating that each family contribute one sheep along with one person as tribute to the dragon.
The King's Dilemma
- When the king's daughter was chosen as tribute, he offered gold and silver in exchange for her life but was met with outrage from his people.
- The citizens reminded the king of their losses and demanded he fulfill his decree rather than seek special treatment for his daughter.
- Overcome with grief, the king lamented about losing his daughter while reflecting on her future wedding celebrations.
Saint George's Arrival
- As the king mourned, Saint George happened upon the scene and inquired about the young woman's distress.
- Despite her pleas for him to escape danger, Saint George insisted on understanding her plight before leaving.
Confrontation with the Dragon
- After learning about her situation, Saint George reassured her that he would help in Christ’s name.
- As they spoke, the dragon approached; without hesitation, Saint George charged at it while making the sign of the cross.
Victory Over Evil
- With a powerful thrust of his lance, Saint George wounded and subdued the dragon. He instructed the girl to tie it up like a pet dog.
- Upon bringing it back to town, frightened citizens fled until Saint George calmed them by proclaiming he had come to liberate them through faith in Christ.
- Following this miraculous event, 20,000 people were baptized; subsequently, a church was built in honor of St. Mary and St. George.