medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>From: Robert Mann <[log in to unmask]>
> The easily available sources describe a stuffed serpent or dragon that
>was dragged around throughout Rogationtide and then thrown from a church
>steeple on the final day of the ritual. I am looking for any information
>regarding other serpents or dragons associated with Rogationtide rituals,
>beliefs, texts... Has anyone come across anything of this sort?
That's a broad question. Can you please specify where and when (what era)
this custom took place?
Francine Nicholson
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