Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 11531
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Goodich , Michael.
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  • Title: Sexuality, Family, and the Supernatural in the Fourteenth Century [the author looks at saints' miracles for evidence of familial problems involving illicit sexuality or violence; the supernatural comes into play both as the cause of the problem (temptaion by the devil, bewitching love potions, or evil magic) and its miraculous solution (the intervention of the saint or holy person following pious vows and prayers by family members)].
  • Source: Journal of the History of Sexuality 4, 4 (April 1994): Pages 493 - 516.
  • Description:
  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Adultery Devil Family Hagiography Magic Miracles Sexuality Supernatural Violence
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  • Geographic Area: General
  • Century: 13- 14- 15
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  • Year of Publication: 1994.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 10434070