medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
While this might have occurred somewhere it was certainly NOT the norm.
My guess is that this is one of those "barbaric middle ages" myths, but
if so, it's a new one to me. Best, Megan
Steve Higham wrote:
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Hello
>
> In his book on /The Civilising Process/ (1994), Elias remarks that on
> their wedding night the medieval bride would be undressed by her maids
> and mounted “in the presence of witnesses if the marriage was to be
> valid” (1994:146). He was referring to Germany and it is not clear
> which class of medieval bride he is referring to.
>
> Was this common and does this crowded bedroom not undermine the role
> of the Church - or did the Church give its blessing?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Steve
>
>
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