Medieval Latin bestiaries were popular in 12th to 14th-century Europe, particularly in monasteries and cathedral schools, where they served as vital educational tools for young pupils. During this era, the genre of distinctiones, appealing to a more educated audience, also flourished. This paper examines how these historically separate genres converged, leading to the development of a new type of bestiary aimed at educating priests and cathedral clergy. - [Abstract]

Language: English

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