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100 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
245 1 0 _aCurious Myths of the Middle Ages
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-17
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFolklore
653 _aTales, Medieval
653 _aLegends -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36127
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