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Myths and Legends of the Medieval World.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Watts, Paul.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Arthurian romances--History and criticism.
- Arthurian romances.
- Tales, Medieval.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (274 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores the myths and legends of the medieval world, focusing on their original forms and historical contexts. It analyzes well-known tales such as Robin Hood and King Arthur, examining how they were experienced by medieval audiences and tracing their evolution through centuries of re-imaginings. The author delves into the cultural, religious, and societal frameworks of the Middle Ages, highlighting the significance of supernatural beliefs, holy relics, and oral storytelling traditions. The book aims to uncover the authentic medieval perspectives behind these stories, contrasting them with modern interpretations influenced by movements like Romanticism and Gothic Revival. It is intended for readers interested in history, mythology, and medieval studies, offering insights into the enduring influence of medievalism on contemporary culture. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- The Plantagenet World
- The Legacy of Classical Antiquity
- Tales of the Druid Bard
- The Mead Hall of Beowulf
- Skalds of the North
- Tales from the Island of Destiny
- Conversion and Transformation
- Saints and Martyrs
- Relics and Holy sites
- Plates
- Visions, Prophecy, and Mysticism
- Magic in the Middle Ages
- Common or Folk Magic
- Learned Magic
- Necromancy and Demons
- Heresy and Witchcraft
- Ghosts and the Walking Dead
- Chivalric Mythology
- Arthurian Lore
- Knights of the Round Table
- Merlin and Morgen Le Fay
- The Holy Grail
- The Matter of England
- Folklore, Storytelling, and Community
- Robin Hood and the Greenwood Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781399056854
- 1399056859
- 9781399056830
- 1399056832
- OCLC:
- 1492969115
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