Because one chapter of this text includes a history of the Lombards, it was sometimes called the Lombardica Historia. The preface to this text divides
Because one chapter of this text includes a history of the Lombards, it was sometimes called the Lombardica Historia. The preface to this text divides the ecclesiastical year into four periods, corresponding to four periods in the history of the world. It includes a story of the destruction of a dragon residing in a pit in Rome, leading to one of this text's many tales of exorcism, dealing with Silvester, who's also the subject of one of its many etymologies. The writings of Jean de Mailly and Bartholomew of Trent are major sources for this text's stories. The story of St. Barbara derives almost entirely from this source text. After being derided for fancifulness by the humanists, this text resurged in popularity as a representation of the piety of the middle ages, and is now one of the standard references for medieval Christian lore. For 10 points, name this hagiographical collection by Jacobus de Voragine.