The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil: Showing How the Horseshoe Came to Be a Charm Against Witchcraft (1871) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168775467)

The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil is a book written by Edward G. Flight in 1871. The book tells the story of St. Dunstan, a medieval saint who was said to have outwitted the devil. According to legend, the devil came to St. Dunstan in the form of a woman and tried to tempt him. But St. Dunstan recognized the devil and used his blacksmith skills to put a horseshoe on the devil's hoof, causing him great pain. The devil begged for mercy, and St. Dunstan agreed to remove the horseshoe on the condition that the devil never enter a home with a horseshoe over the door.The book explores the origins of this legend and its significance in medieval England. It also examines the use of horseshoes as a charm against witchcraft and evil spirits. The author provides historical context and background information on St. Dunstan, the devil, and the practice of blacksmithing in medieval times.Overall, The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil is a fascinating exploration of medieval folklore and superstition. It offers a unique perspective on the role of religion and myth in shaping the beliefs and practices of people in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edward G. Flight
ISBN-10: 1168775469
ISBN-13: 9781168775467
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d