Bafumetz
deity Medieval Christians single tradition · 1
Bafumetz is a Saracen idol mentioned in the Chanson de Simon Pouille, written before 1235. Medieval Christians believed that Muslims were idolatrous and worshipped Muhammad as a god.
When
- First attested
- 1200 CE
- Attested period
- 1200 – 1235
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the Chanson de Simon Pouille.
Relationships
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Chanson de Simon Pouille, written before 1235, a Saracen idol is called Bafumetz.”
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