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The Levitating Altar of Saint Illtud.

Authors :
Evans, Andrew
Source :
Folklore. Apr2011, Vol. 122 Issue 1, p55-75. 21p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

A selection of natural wonders in the Historia Brittonum folk history includes a seemingly peculiar tale involving a mysterious corpse and a levitating altar. This paper places the tale in the context of early medieval hagiography, and addresses its presence in the wonders listed by suggesting the altar's location and nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*DEAD in folklore
*CHRISTIAN altars
*SAINTS
*HAGIOGRAPHY
BRITISH folklore

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0015587X
Volume :
122
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Folklore
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
59958568
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0015587X.2011.538569
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