Gregorius
Gregorius
About this book
The story of the apocryphal pope and saint Gregorius was extremely popular throughout the middle ages and later in Europe and beyond. This book traces the story from its English or French origins through its many variations from Iceland to Egypt and from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL20406610W
Subjects
Gregory vii, pope, approximately 1015-1085Gregorius (Legendary character)Medieval LiteratureHistory and criticismIncest in literatureChristian saints in literatureRepentance in literatureRomancesChristian hagiographyHistoryChristian saintsLegendsChristian literatureGesta Romanorum