His story has also become mythical, with some accounts claiming he fought a dragon in what is modern day Libya. Many believe this fictional battle represents the fight between good and evil.

Furthermore, the story that St George rode to Silene (modern-day Libya) to free the city from a murderous dragon post-dates the real George by several centuries. The story was developed and ...

Libya is extremely perilous for refugees and migrants, who face widespread abuses—especially in militia-run detention centers ...