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The second volume of Saints and Sinners on Horseback introduces new equine and human characters whose lives and deaths continue to have social, cultural, and religious influence centuries after their time on earth. Humans record their own deeds, but sometimes forget to honour the horses who made their successes possible. This volume recognises the unnamed equids who exertan influence over the human mind in compelling ways. Equally, the names of some individual horses ring down through the ages, whether for their heroism or as symbols for justice and injustice. Where horses meet humans, religion, magic, and the supernatural are never far away, creating a rich fund of stories for Saints and Sinners on Horseback.
Contents
Introduction - Miriam A. Bibby
PART 1. Horses of the Holy by Land and SeaThe Legend of Cayo Carpo: The Origins of a Portuguese Parallel to the Horse Mythology and Hagiographies of the Celtic World? - Peter RobinsonFrom Sacred to Superstitious. Horse-Related Beliefs in Livonia from the Middle Ages Onwards - Edgar RopsMartin l'Âne: A Saint and his Donkey - Martin W. WalshDhu Al-Jan??: Mount of Prophets and Saints - Hylke HettemaPART 2. Skulls, Skullduggery, and Sporting SinnersBrothers in Arms or Mere Vehicles? Relationships between Riders and their Warhorses in Medieval Literature - Anastasija RopaDoors and Corners: Examining the Possible Origins and Changing Nuances of Horse Skull Depositions in Irish Post-Medieval Structures - Rena Maguire and Jordana MaguireKnowing Ones at Deep Play: The Keeper of the King's Running Horses - Richard NashNotes on Contributors
