Miti, leggende e superstizioni del Medio Evo, vol. II

Step into the tangled world of medieval folklore, where history and imagination collide in a kaleidoscope of tales about popes, poets and distant lands. This volume gathers the most widely told legends—from a demonology linked to Dante’s verses to the curious story of a pontiff accused of consorting with the devil, from the superstition‑laden portrait of a Renaissance artist to the mythic journeys of saints across Italy. Each narrative is introduced with concise background, letting listeners sense how ordinary believers turned political intrigue and personal ambition into unforgettable folklore.

The author presents these episodes with a clear, conversational tone, weaving scholarly notes into vivid storytelling that feels like a fireside recital. Listeners discover how medieval societies used legend to critique authority, protect communal identity, and explain the mysteries of the natural world. By the end of the first act, the collection invites you to question which of these age‑old stories still echo in modern superstitions.