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Who is St. George and did he actually kill a dragon?

As much as we’d love to live in Middle-earth or Westeros (or at least a version of them that has indoor plumbing), sadly in this boring, drab, grey existence that we call real life dragons don’t exist and never have.

But, wait, how can that be when England is literally over there with a patron saint most famous for slaying a dragon? That’s like if George Washington founded America after battling a legion of orcs. So who is St. George and did he really kill a dragon?

Who was St. George?

Despite being the patron saint of England, St. George — also known as George of Lydda — wasn’t actually English at all. Born in the 3rd century, George hailed from Cappadocia (which is these days known as Turkey) over 2000 miles away. Likewise, although he is traditionally depicted as an archetypal knight in shining armor, George wasn’t a knight at all but a soldier in the Roman army. Specifically, he was a member of the Praetorian Guard of Emperor Diocletian.

Although born in Cappadocia, George moved to his mother’s hometown of Lydda, Israel, following his father’s death, but he had the misfortune of falling foul of the Diocletian Persecution — the Emperor’s ruthless crackdown on the growing spread of Christianity. George refused to renounce his faith and was tortured and ultimately executed (via decapitation) for his insubordination in 303 AD.

It wasn’t until a thousand years later when King Edward III officially made him the patron saint of England in 1350. As April 23 is generally recognized to be the date of George’s death that was decreed to be known as St. George’s Day, a national day of celebration in England, as well as various other nations including Greece, Portugal, and Russia.

The legend of St. George and the dragon

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I’m really sorry to tell you this, people, but sadly George’s battle with a dragon is not a matter of historical fact and was a popular myth that grew out of George’s legend as one of the most famous saints and Christian martyrs. The story as we know it today only dates back to The Golden Legend, a collection of saintly stories, written in the 13th century — so hundreds of years after George lived and died.

Here’s how the story goes. The town of Silene, Libya, was being terrorized by a fearsome dragon. In order to appease the creature to spare their own lives, the townsfolk offered up two sheep per day, until its hunger grew so much that a couple of woolly snacks couldn’t satiate it. The people of Silene were then forced to sacrifice two of their own to the dragon instead. This worked out well — for all except the sacrifices — until the king’s daughter was tragically chosen to be the next victim.

Luckily for her, St. George rode into town right in the nick of time and took it upon himself to rescue the princess and slay the dragon. The weapon that brought down the beast was his trusty spear, named Ascalon after the ancient Israeli city, making it something of a holy relic. In return for saving the princess, the king gifted George much gold, but the religious man had no interest in wealth and so gave it all to the poor. The people of Silene were so touched by his bravery and generosity that the whole town is said to have converted to Christianity.

As for how this story sprouted in the first place, artwork dating back to the 9th century depicts George battling a dragon, in what is believed to be more of a symbolic depiction of the fight between good and evil.

Yes, everything you thought you knew about St. George was a sham. The most shocking lie of all, though? St. George never even set foot in England. England’s dragon-slaying saint isn’t English but every dragon in a movie ever has an English accent. Make it make sense.

By: Christian Bone
Title: Who is St. George and did he actually kill a dragon?
Sourced From: wegotthiscovered.com/fyi/who-is-st-george-and-did-he-actually-kill-a-dragon/
Published Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:19:51 +0000

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Aditi Rao Hydari Opens Up on Heeramandi Viral Walk

Aditi Rao Hydari Heeramandi walkAditi Rao Hydari (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Aditi Rao Hydari has recently captured the internet’s attention with her mesmerizing ‘gajagamini walk’ from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Netflix series, Heeramandi. The actor’s graceful performance in the song ‘Saiyaan Hatto Jaao’ has received widespread acclaim, prompting her to express gratitude towards her fans for their love and praise.

How did Aditi Rao Hydari create her viral walk in Heeramandi?

Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared how she feels deeply moved by the positive response to her performance. In a recent interview, she shared her feelings about the unexpected yet heartwarming reaction from the audience. “I am thanking everybody. That walk, just that little tukda from thumri, it is all over the internet. I really didn’t expect that and Sanjay sir did say, ‘Ye chaal bahut important hai (This walk is very important),’” Aditi said. She further reflected on the effort and dedication that went into perfecting the walk, which has now become iconic.

The Heeramandi actor provided a glimpse into the meticulous process behind the creation of the song, highlighting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s deep involvement in every detail. The dance choreographer was Kruti Mahesh. Despite this, Bhansali engrossed himself in every aspect of the song’s choreography.

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“Kruti Mahesh was there choreographing, but he was completely involved in every detail of the choreography. He was very particular about this walk and how it should happen. How will the dupatta fall, how will the waist move. Exactly when the ‘chan’ sound will be heard… it was quite incredible,” Aditi elaborated. This attention to detail is a hallmark of Bhansali’s work, ensuring that every movement, gesture, and nuance contributes to the overall impact of the scene.

For those unaware, Netflix recently released much-awaited, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on May 1, 2024. Since then, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s OTT debut has garnered widespread acclaim for its grandeur, stellar performances, and storyline. It is currently available to stream on Netflix.

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Published Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 11:19:44 +0000

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‘X-Men ’97’ season finale ending and post-credits scene, explained

Warning: This article contains full spoilers for X-Men ’97 episode 10.

There goes, X-Men ’97 season 1 — easily one of the finest stories Marvel Studios has ever told. Rarely has the studio behind the MCU delivered something both so authentic to its source material and celebratory of these characters and the universe they inhabit.

The bad news? This run of 10 terrific episodes, uncanny in how astonishing they were (see what I did there?), has now come to a close. The good news? This definitely isn’t the end of the road as a second season is on the way. As promised by the finale’s open-ended conclusion and, of course, a post-credits scene teasing what’s coming next.

So what happens in the last scenes of X-Men ’97‘s finale and what does it all mean?

Where are the X-Men?

Jean Grey and Cyclops in X-Men 97 finaleScreenshot via Marvel Animation/Disney Plus

“Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3” picks up right where we left off, with the X-Men trying to stop Magneto and Bastion’s competing plans to end life on Earth.

After the X-Men succeed in destroying Bastion’s Asteroid M, before it collides with the planet, the team are missing and presumed dead in the explosion. Forge searches for months for any trace of them — specifically, Storm — but to no avail. Finally, Bishop visits him and reveals the truth: someone, or something, saved the X-Men by flinging them somewhere (or somewhen) else in time. Bishop recruits Forge to help track the time-displaced X-Men down.

In 3000 BC Egypt, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Magneto, and Professor X fight off some ancient Egyptian guards and are aided by a mysterious masked figure. Once they fight is over, the gang thank the stranger and ask his name. “My name is En Sabah Nur,” he responds. That’s right, the X-Men have stumbled upon the younger version of their nemesis, Apocalypse!

Meanwhile, Jean Grey and Cyclops have been sent into the far-future, finding themselves in a barren wasteland in the year 3960 AD. They are approached by an elder wise woman who calls herself Mother Askani, leader of the Clan Askani. A boy then emerges from the Clan Askani’s tent and warns the rest that these two newcomers do not mean them harm. The young boy is extremely familiar-looking, what with his distinctive red hair. His name is Nathan — aka a young Cable, Scott and Jean/Madelyne’s son!

Is Apocalypse the big bad of X-Men ’97 season 2?

En Sabah Nur/Young Apocalypse in X-Men 97Screenshot via Marvel Animation/Disney Plus

In true Marvel Studios style, the X-Men ’97 finale then concludes with a post-credits scene. The action returns to the ruins of Genosha in the present-day, where a shadowy figure stalks through the devastation caused by Bastion back in episode 5.

“So much pain, my children,” the figure booms, before retrieving a Queen of Hearts card from the rubble. “So much death…” As a shot of those distinctive blue lips makes clear, this is the grown-up Apocalypse, who seems all set to be the big bad of X-Men ’97 season 2. Even if we didn’t know we were getting one already, the “TO BE CONTINUED…” card at the episode’s end confirms it.

All things considered, it looks like we’re in for a deep-dive into Apocalypse’s character next time around, as the X-Men get to know his origins in the past while he cooks up some evil scheme in the present. The card he finds is clearly Gambit’s, so it’s very likely he’ll resurrect Remy and turn him into one of his Four Horsemen. Gambit alive again? Yay! Gambit turned evil? No way!

With any luck, X-Men ’97 season 2 will release sometime in 2025. For the meantime, all 10 episodes of season 1 can be streamed on Disney Plus.

By: Christian Bone
Title: ‘X-Men ’97’ season finale ending and post-credits scene, explained
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Published Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 10:58:02 +0000

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Brats Streaming Release Date: When Is It Coming Out on Hulu?

Brats Streaming Release Date: When Is It Coming Out on Hulu?Image Credits: Hulu

The Brats Hulu release date is right around the corner, and viewers are wondering when they can start streaming the documentary.

Brats is an upcoming documentary film written and directed by Andrew McCarthy. The film explores “The Brat Pack,” a group of talented young actors who rose to fame in the 1980s through their roles in iconic teenage coming-of-age movies. Here’s when the documentary is coming out on Hulu.

When is the Brats Hulu release date?

The Brats Hulu release date is Thursday, June 13, 2024.

According to Deadline, the documentary focuses on influential films of the 1980s that starred teen icons. Director McCarthy reunites with former members of the group, providing viewers insights into their experiences as part of the Brat Pack. Additionally, the film includes a conversation with writer David Blum, who first coined the Brat Pack in the cover story of New York Magazine.

The documentary is executive produced by Brian Gersh, Paul Gertz, Brian Liebman, Andrew McCarthy, Dan O’Meara, Tom Quinn, Victoria Thompson, and Kent Wingerak. Evans Brown and Adrian Buitenhuis are the cinematographers while Tony Kent serves as the editor.

Brats features the appearances of Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Lea Thompson, and Rob Lowe among others.

When is Brats coming out via streaming?

Brats is available to watch via streaming on Hulu on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Viewers will be able to stream it at this time.

Current Hulu subscribers will be able to watch the documentary when it airs.

Brats’ official synopsis reads:

“Based on his memoir, this documentary takes an intimate look at the life of actor Andrew McCarthy who grew to fame in the 1980s and was part of a group of actors known as The Brat Pack.”

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Published Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 11:54:59 +0000

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