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The torturer's 'art' in the Judas episode of Benedeit's ''Voyage of St. Brendan''

Authors :
Mackley, J.S.
Source :
Notes and Queries. March, 2007, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p24, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The embellished description of torture methods in the Judas episode of Benedeit's 'Voyage of St. Brendan' in comparison with its Latin original is analyzed. The torture practices were not imaginary but concluded to those used at his time.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00293970
Volume :
54
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Notes and Queries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.168643960