dragon slayer
Legendary beast vanquisher
A dragon slayer is one who kills dragons—a hero archetype in mythology and fantasy literature.
The term extends to anyone who defeats a formidable opponent or overcomes a seemingly insurmountable challenge: The startup became a dragon slayer, toppling the industry giant.
In fantasy gaming, dragon slayer often names weapons or character classes specialized for fighting dragons.
- SiegfriedGermanic epic hero
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- heroOne admired for courage
- brave knightCourageous noble warrior
- knightHonored mounted soldier
sword · Saint George · Hydra · courage · Beowulf · fire breathing · Leviathan · shield · sacrifice · lance · savior · scales · chosen one · destiny · champion · Cadmus · mythical beast · armor
- medieval lorefolktale, saga, fable, epic poem, chivalric romance
- mythologyZeus, Apollo, Athena, Poseidon, Odin
- fantasy rolesarcher, barbarian, sorceress, mage, wizard
- fantasy weaponsExcalibur, wand, staff, enchanted sword, holy sword
- heroic taleshero's journey, epic poem, saga, odyssey, quest
- monster slayersvampire hunter, werewolf hunter, troll hunter, Van Helsing, Buffy
heroic vs villainous archetype
dragon slayervillain
Wicked story antagonist
monster · terrorizer · tyrant · dark lord · ravager