Project Gutenberg 2011-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 449 Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) 1834 1924 Baring-Gould, Sabine Gould, Sabine Baring Gould, S. Baring Curious Myths of the Middle Ages The wandering Jew -- Prester John -- The divining rod -- The seven sleepers of Ephesus -- William Tell -- The dog Gellert -- Tailed men -- Antichrist and Pope Joan -- The man in the moon -- The mountain of Venus -- Fatality of numbers -- The terrestrial paradise. Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Curious Myths of the Middle Ages" by S. Baring-Gould is a collection of historical accounts that delves into various legends and folklore from the medieval period, written in the late 19th century. The work examines a series of fascinating myths, including figures like the Wandering Jew and Prester John, aiming to uncover the origins and implications of these stories in the historical context. This book appeals to readers interested in history, mythology, and the cultural narratives that shaped medieval Europe. The opening of the book introduces the myth of the Wandering Jew, a tale that intertwines Christian themes and questions of eternal life and penance. Baring-Gould describes a legendary figure who is condemned to wander the earth until the Second Coming of Christ as punishment for his actions during the Crucifixion. The narrative reflects on the Jew's perpetual suffering and restless journey, supported by illustrations that evoke deep emotional resonance. This initial exploration sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which promise to unpack more intriguing myths from the Middle Ages and their impact on societal beliefs and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore Tales, Medieval Legends -- History and criticism GR PN Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 376086 2025-07-14T15:13:53.012900 text/html 385491 2011-05-17T15:58:10 text/html 393101 2025-07-14T15:14:01.903841 application/epub+zip 395860 2025-07-14T15:13:56.577872 application/epub+zip 207681 2025-07-14T15:13:55.176876 application/epub+zip 562280 2025-07-14T15:14:05.585784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527842 2025-07-14T15:14:00.857811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331261 2022-09-16T13:37:37.995668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311595 2025-07-14T15:13:52.176859 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 311537 2011-05-17T15:58:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 311755 2011-05-17T15:58:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21986 2025-07-14T15:14:05.724771 application/rdf+xml 12569 2025-07-14T15:13:55.683813 image/jpeg 2972 2025-07-14T15:13:55.429800 image/jpeg 124085 2011-05-17T16:02:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 301712 2011-05-17T16:02:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 123968 2011-05-17T16:02:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 380706 2025-07-14T15:13:53.054874 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia