S1 E2 - Medieval Motivations for Embarking on Camino de Santiago
Update: 2023-01-10
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What inspired medieval pilgrims to leave their homes and undertake the long and perilous journey to Santiago de Compostela, particularly during the twelfth century, the golden age of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage? This episode will discuss these motivating factors including salvation and miracles. It will also explain Church expectations about the moral standards that pilgrims were expected to follow. In doing so, it will shed light on broader medieval attitudes concerning spirituality.
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