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Dragon of the Jerusalem Fountain / Mar Jirys
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Region: Christian
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature:
Sources: Dragons and Dragon Lore pg 188

Tale:

A big dragon took control of the chief water supply for the town of Jerusalem and demanded a young (male or female) sacrifice for it's use. The locals agree and eventually the only one left is the king's daughter. Luckily, Mar Jirys appeared on a white horse and struck it dead with a blow between the eyes.

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