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Early medieval people believed demons and elves were to blame for some diseases, and would seek supernatural cures for them. In some cases, ailing patients would be prescribed a " | Early medieval people believed demons and elves were to blame for some diseases, and would seek supernatural cures for them. In some cases, ailing patients would be prescribed a "religious" remedy. They would be encouraged to fast, pray, or go on a pilgrimage: a religious journey. The pilgrim in this illustration has travelled to the tomb of a saint in the hope of being healed. | ||
One could also seek help from the saints: holy figures marked by their closeness to God. It was believed that saints could grant miracles and heal the sick. Christians could seek out something a saint had worn or touched, add it to a mixture, drink it, and hope that the saint's miraculous powers would do the trick. | One could also seek help from the saints: holy figures marked by their closeness to God. It was believed that saints could grant miracles and heal the sick. Christians could seek out something a saint had worn or touched, add it to a mixture, drink it, and hope that the saint's miraculous powers would do the trick. | ||
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Early medieval people believed demons and elves were to blame for some diseases, and would seek supernatural cures for them. In some cases, ailing patients would be prescribed a "religious" remedy. They would be encouraged to fast, pray, or go on a pilgrimage: a religious journey. The pilgrim in this illustration has travelled to the tomb of a saint in the hope of being healed.
One could also seek help from the saints: holy figures marked by their closeness to God. It was believed that saints could grant miracles and heal the sick. Christians could seek out something a saint had worn or touched, add it to a mixture, drink it, and hope that the saint's miraculous powers would do the trick.