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The Cult of St Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins

[Hardback]

by Jane Cartwright

    • Author

      Jane Cartwright

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      University of Wales Press

    • Published

      June 2016

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      The Cult of St Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins

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      The legend of St Ursula is an epic tale which recounts how this daughter of a British king, reluctantly agreed to marry a pagan prince in order to save her father's kingdom, but delayed the betrothal by insisting on performing one final pilgrimage to Rome in the company of 11,000 virgins. The virgins never returned to Britain, having reputedly been martyred in Cologne. In the twelfth century, a mass grave was discovered and it was claimed that these were the relics of St Ursula and her companions. This book looks in detail at the history and cult of St Ursula, and traces the development of her legend explaining why she became so popular in many different countries and regions. Medieval art, music and legend inspired by Ursula's heroic martyrdom are all discussed here for the first time.

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      • Author

        Jane Cartwright

      • Book Format

        Hardback

      • Publisher

        University of Wales Press

      • Published

        June 2016

      • Weight

        545g

      • Page Count

        336

      • Dimensions

        138 x 219 x 31 mm

      • ISBN

        9781783168675

      • ISBN-10

        1783168676

      • Eden Code

        4457486

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      • Author/Creator: Jane Cartwright

      • ISBN: 9781783168675

      • Publisher: University of Wales Press

      • Release Date: June 2016

      • Weight: 545g

      • Dimensions: 138 x 219 x 31 mm

      • Eden Code: 4457486


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