St. Christopher & Summertime Saints
Gone Medieval
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Saint Uncumber and Gender Dynamics
This chapter delves into the life of Saint Uncumber, a Portuguese princess who chose chastity over marriage, highlighting her unique iconography as a bearded woman. It explores the complexities of female agency, the intersection of folklore and sainthood, and how female saints adopted masculine traits to challenge societal norms of virtue. Additionally, the narrative recounts the story of seven young men who endured a century-long slumber, revealing the evolving landscape of faith and gender perceptions in medieval Christianity.
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