Curious Myths Of The Middle Ages The Sangreal, Pope Joan, The Wandering Jew, And Others

Absorbing compilation of vintage tales surrounding such figures as William Tell, Saint Patrick, the Pied Piper, the Knights of the Holy Grail, and the Man in the Moon, complete with introductory essays on their mythological or historical origins. A marvelous introduction to age-old myths, this oft-cited work will be of value to students, scholars, and other readers. 5 plates of illustrations; 11 line drawings.Baring-Gould, Sabine is the author of 'Curious Myths Of The Middle Ages The Sangreal, Pope Joan, The Wandering Jew, And Others', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486439938 and ISBN 0486439933.