medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture In a message dated 6/6/03 12:00:48 AM GMT Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

If I recall correctly, the S. Roque venerated at Rocamador owes his =
existence to such a "back-formation"
TGD

Rocamadour (12thc. _Rupis Amatoris_) is said to be named for a saint Amator.

Henry Gough-Cooper

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