Curious Myths of the Middle Ages

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Curious Myths of the Middle Ages" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of historical accounts that delves into various legends and folklore from the medieval period, written in the late 19th century. The work examines a series of fascinating myths, including figures like the Wandering Jew and Prester John, aiming to uncover the origins and implications of these stories in the historical context. This book appeals to readers interested in history, mythology, and the cultural narratives that shaped medieval Europe. The opening of the book introduces the myth of the Wandering Jew, a tale that intertwines Christian themes and questions of eternal life and penance. Baring-Gould describes a legendary figure who is condemned to wander the earth until the Second Coming of Christ as punishment for his actions during the Crucifixion. The narrative reflects on the Jew's perpetual suffering and restless journey, supported by illustrations that evoke deep emotional resonance. This initial exploration sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which promise to unpack more intriguing myths from the Middle Ages and their impact on societal beliefs and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The wandering Jew

Prester John

The divining rod

The seven sleepers of Ephesus

William Tell

The dog Gellert

Tailed men

Antichrist and Pope Joan

The man in the moon

The mountain of Venus

Fatality of numbers

The terrestrial paradise.

Credits:

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-17