medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> There were innumerable washing/bathing rituals for goddesses/statues.
> The story of Aktaeon probably reflects one such. This spring of
> Kanathos -- still liked for the flavor of its water -- is outside the
> town of Nauplion, on the grounds of a 12th C convent/monastery [it has
> changed back & forth]. A procession came from the Heraion near
> Mycenae, but this spring is quite inland.
Diana,
Do you know to whom the monastery was dedicated?
Cheers,
Jim
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