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Medieval Codicology (WEIRD MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ART & MEMES & SNAILS) with Evan Pridmore

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Snails in Medieval Art: Symbolism and Suffering

This chapter investigates the portrayal of snails in medieval art, examining their stylization and the cultural shifts that influenced their representation. It also explores the deeper meanings attached to snails, reflecting on historical context, societal trauma, and the cyclical nature of persecution.

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