Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages

Offering a better understanding of the strange, whimsical world of the Middle Ages, renowned English writer Sabine Baring-Gould explores the most curious myths of early Christianity, detailing the symbolism and the mysterious, mystically interconnected objects, people, and phenomena of nature that gave rise to new meanings and concepts, which later became the foundations of the sciences, social and religious institutions of modernity. The legend of the Eternal Jew and the idea of immortality, the universal significance of the cross as a symbol of life, the enigmatic essence of the Holy Grail, and many strange and incomprehensible phenomena of spirit and consciousness in the beliefs and representations of people are also explained by Baring-Gould through myths. This unusual book not only captivates the imagination but also enriches with a plethora of fascinating knowledge from medieval history and culture.