Medieval Folklore [2 volumes]

This award winning, definitive work is an A–Z guide to the mundane and supernatural lore of the Middle Ages.Over a decade in the making, Medieval Folklore is your A–Z guide to the mundane and supernatural lore of the Middle Ages. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great myths and legends of the age; daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of pagan, Christian, Muslim, and Jew; key works of oral and written literature; traditional music and art; holidays and feasts; food and drink; and plants and animals (real and mythic).