medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
From: Al Magary <[log in to unmask]>
> In popular iconography in the 20th century, like comic strips, it's long
been common to depict the dead or unconscious with tongue lolling and eyes
either closed or with little X's. I wonder if this was continuous development
from medieval times or before.
surely.
the eyes, in particular, have always been recognized as the primary Seat of
Ju-Ju in images, and scratching (X-ing) them out is the easiest and most
effective way to emasculate them.
c
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