medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
On Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:04:47 -0400, Christopher Crockett wrote:
>
>> My point being is that, like Chris said, sentient beings seem to enjoy
>ritualizing things, the more ordinary the original, the more ritualized it
>seems to become.
>well, "sentient beings" is setting a pretty low bar, George.
Maybe your standards are too high ;-))
>even for a middlevil discussion list.
>and i don't recall saying that "sentient beings seem to enjoy ritualizing
>things."
I inferred it from the comment about mighty oaks and acorns. I'm practicing for a career as a political consultant ;-)))
>and i know nothing whatever about pigeons' rituals.
>though, if you really think it's relevant to a proper understanding of 13th c.
>Chartrain pilgrims' badges, i'm willing to learn.
>c
Pigeons were dropped out of holes in Medieval German churches on Pentecost to represent the descent of the Holy Spirit.
I'd like to meet the liturgist who thought that one up.
George the Less (prone to digression)
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