The Cult of Saint Anthony in Medieval and Early Modern Estonia
The Cult of Saint Anthony in Medieval and Early Modern Estonia
Author(s): Inna Põltsam-JürjoSubject(s): Customs / Folklore, Middle Ages, Modern Age, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure , History of Religion
Published by: Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus
Keywords: medieval Livonia; Anthony the Great; the cult of saints; ergotism; Antonites; brotherhood of Saint Anthony; pig; Anthony’s cross;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to give an overview of the veneration of Anthony the Great in medieval and early modern Estonia, identify its typical characteristics and find out how the veneration of the saint differed for urban and rural populations. Therefore, the topic will be approached from a wider transcultural perspective, rather than along the lines of ethnic and/or social divisions. Different sources indicate the rich heritage associated with the cult of Saint Anthony as well as its long-lasting effects on local culture.
Journal: Acta Historica Tallinnensia
- Issue Year: 27/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 39-68
- Page Count: 30
- Language: English
