slaying the beast
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- monsterFrightening imaginary creature
- heroOne admired for courage
- swordHilted fighting blade
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
conquer · triumph · battle · quest · lair · knight · courage · victory · blood · fangs · scales · warrior · hunt · strike · legend · serpent · fire · armor
confrontation vs. avoidance
slaying the beastturning tail
Fleeing from danger
turning a blind eye · burying one's head in the sand · looking the other way · denial