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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Reading a "Dear Abby" advice column today (i can use any advice from any source, these daze) i came across a story told by a funeral director to the effect that "in medieval times it was believed that black should be worn to funeral so that the spirit of the deceased couldn't recognize the family or friends and follow them home." does anyone happen to know if there is any truth to this --or is it just an old f.d.'s tale? c ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html