medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Madeleine Gray <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>And it's an interesting pattern, isn't it: chaste virgins who become patron
saints of lovers, virgin martyrs as patron saints of women in childbirth, the
BVM's girdle being used in childbirth etc.
well, that last isn't really in the same class as the other two, is it?
christopher
"It's my Birthday," said Eyore.
"Can't you see the Cake?"
"Can't you see the Candles?"
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