medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
From: Jim Bugslag <[log in to unmask]>
> Notre-Dame de Rocamadour is generally regarded as a Black Virgin. As to its
date, the 9th century is undoubtedly far too early (and a bit puzzling).
....it is generally dated to the very late 12th century, although the style of
the statue is daunting to place in any very precise context.
if this is the statue in question,
http://www.pilgrimsall.org/placesofpilgrimage/r/Roc07.html
a late 12th c. date would work for me.
certainly no earlier.
c
"What about the older ones [Indians] ?"
"Well, we can't seem to cure them of the idea that our Everyday Life is only
an Illusion, behind which is the Reality of Dreams"
--Werner Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo"
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