virgin martyrnot only in Greek indicated the chastity for which she suffered (ayvijc, ayvoc,chaste) ; but that in Latin it represented a lamb (agna), for she was humbleand debonayre as a lambe. (Golden Legend). The specimen of an ornamental pavement, at the foot of the preceding page,is taken from… … ■ ■
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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