medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
From: Diana Wright <[log in to unmask]>
> Christopher Crockett wrote:
>>views of... Sts. Cosmas and Damian:
> >> http://www.br-faksimile.de/Menologion2.jpg
>alas, my Greek palaeolographic skills don't extend much beyond "Kosmas"
--and
that squiggley bit after the "K" is somewhat Dodgey.
> "Kosmas and Damian, the holy ones-without-silver."
> > which is why i'm more a Style Guy than an Ikonographer.
>> the Divine Purse?
>> is it Pay Day?
> It is.
well, i'll be jiggered.
rather be lucky than smart.
>> is there enough for both,
> There is.
where does it say that, in the text?
>> or, is acanthus a fern?
> Stylized acanthoi.
ferns?
c
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