Mackley, J. S. (2007) The torturer's "art" in the Judas episode of Benedeit's Voyage of St Brendan. Notes & Queries. 54(1) 0029-3970.
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Abstract:
When Benedeit translated and edited the Latin Navigatio sancti Brendani into Anglo-Norman, he excised many of the liturgical scenes; however, he expanded many scenes with fantastic and marvellous imagery. One scene in particular was the episode where Brendan encounters Judas Iscariot where the latter receives a day of respite from hell. Judas describes his weekly round of tortures in graphic details. These descriptions are drawn on torture practices that were used at the time to create a truly horrific vision of hell
Uncontrolled Keywords:
St Brendan, Judas Iscariot, Medieval torture
Creators:
Mackley, J. S.
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Date:
1 March 2007
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Notes & Queries
Volume:
54
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
0029-3970
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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