gelloude
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The text refers to superstitions about the gelloude, indicating a belief in these entities during the Middle Ages. Writings and talismans, along with a treatise by Leo Allatius in the 17th century, suggest that beliefs and practices related to the gelloude persisted among common people.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 1600
- Historical notes
- Attested from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Aspects of the superstitions about the gelloude may be followed from the Middle Ages from various writings and talismans, to a treatise written by Leo Allatius in the 17th century which reveal that medieval beliefs and practices were still to be found among the common people of his day.”
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