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Irish kingship ritual

(Detail) An Irish ritual of kingship: the sacrifice of a white mare and preparation of a stew, in which the king bathes and which his supporters eat.

Image taken from Topographia Hibernica.

Originally published/produced in England [Lincoln?]; circa 1220.



Author: Gerald of Wales
Shelfmark/Page: Royal 13 B. VIII, f.28v
Language: Latin
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