Week 4 Reading Notes: Saint Margaret
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Saint Margaret |
Title: Saint Margaret
Author: Jacobus da Varagine (1230-1298)
Editor: F. S. Ellis (1830-1901)
Notes: Similar to the story of Saint Juliana who refused to marry a pagan, though in this tale Saint Margaret fights a dragon.
Characters:
Margaret
Theodosius, Margaret’s father
Olybrius, the provost of Antioch
Dragon
Veltis, the devil
Places:
Antioch
Prison
Events:
Margaret is raised as a christian
At fifteen, Olybrius wishes to marry Margaret
Margaret refuses to marry a pagan
Olybrius tortures Margaret and locks her in prison
Margaret prays to god
Margaret is swallowed by a dragon and breaks free
The devil attempts to deceive Margaret
Margaret attacks the devil
Margaret is brought before the court
Margaret is beheaded
Margaret is buried and martyred
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