theparisreview: “Considered a ‘pious fiction’—that is, a sort of unofficial folktale—she enjoyed popularity throughout Europe. Before the Church removed her commemoration in ’69, July 20 was her feast day.” The cult of the bearded female

theparisreview: “Considered a ‘pious fiction’—that is, a sort of unofficial folktale—she enjoyed popularity throughout Europe. Before the Church removed her commemoration in ’69, July 20 was her feast day.” The cult of the bearded female

theparisreview: “Considered a ‘pious fiction’—that is, a sort of unofficial