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Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs

Over a decade in the making, Medieval Folklore offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages--from the mundane to the supernatural. Download Medieval Folklore: A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs from rapidshare, mediafire, 4shared. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and includes information on daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of the 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, both real and fantastical.

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