Curious Myths of the Middle Ages is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould, which explores the myths and legends of the Middle Ages. The book is divided into chapters, each of which examines a different myth or legend, from the story of King Arthur to the legend of the Wandering Jew. Baring-Gould provides historical context for each myth and examines its origins, as well as how it evolved over time. He also explores the symbolism and meaning behind each myth, and how it reflects the beliefs and values of the people who ...
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Curious Myths of the Middle Ages is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould, which explores the myths and legends of the Middle Ages. The book is divided into chapters, each of which examines a different myth or legend, from the story of King Arthur to the legend of the Wandering Jew. Baring-Gould provides historical context for each myth and examines its origins, as well as how it evolved over time. He also explores the symbolism and meaning behind each myth, and how it reflects the beliefs and values of the people who created it. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and mythology of the Middle Ages.1867. Contents: Wandering Jew; Prester John; Divining Rod; Seven Sleepers of Ephesus; William Tell; The Dog Gellert; Tailed Men; Antichrist and Pope Joan; Man in the Moon; Mountain of Venus; Fatality of Numbers; Terrestrial Paradise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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