A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 83
ispleased her subjects, and tliey begged herto marry. They said she was possessed of four notable gifts. Thatshe was of the most noble blood in the world ; that she surpassedall others in wealth, knowledge, and beauty; and they desired thatshe should give them an heir. She replied that as she had… … (MiiclvC.) St. Catheririe borue to Mt. Sinai. beautiful that angels should desire to see him ; and so benign as toforgive all offenses. Such a one only could she marry. ThenSabinella and the people were sorrowful, for they knew of no suchman. But Catherine would marry no other. Now a hermit…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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