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Friar Oderic Arrives At Purgatory. Odoric Or Oderic Of Pordenone. Italian Late-Medieval Franciscan Friar And Missionary Explorer. During His Travels He Inadvertently Arrived At A Sort Of Minor Inferno Or A Place For Lost Souls, Belief In A Place Of This Kind In Central Asia Was Very Widespread In The Middle Ages. The Strange Noises He Heard Were However Just The Wind Blowing The Sand About In The Deserts. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897
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Friar Oderic Arrives At Purgatory. Odoric Or Oderic Of Pordenone. Italian Late-Medieval Franciscan Friar And Missionary Explorer. During His Travels He Inadvertently Arrived At A Sort Of Minor Inferno Or A Place For Lost Souls, Belief In A Place Of This Kind In Central Asia Was Very Widespread In The Middle Ages. The Strange Noises He Heard Were However Just The Wind Blowing The Sand About In The Deserts. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897
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This print captures the moment when Friar Oderic arrives at Purgatory during his extraordinary travels. Odoric, an Italian late-medieval Franciscan friar and missionary explorer, unintentionally stumbles upon a place believed to be a minor inferno or a haven for lost souls in Central Asia. Such beliefs were widespread during the Middle Ages. As depicted in this image from The Strand Magazine published in 1897, Friar Oderic stands amidst swirling sand dunes, listening intently to the eerie noises that surround him. However, he soon realizes that these strange sounds are merely the result of the wind blowing through the desert sands. The story behind this photograph is one of faith and exploration. It speaks to the courage and curiosity of individuals like Friar Oderic who ventured into unknown territories seeking spiritual enlightenment and spreading their religious beliefs. Intriguingly, myths about devils and hellish realms captured people's imagination during those times. This particular encounter with what was thought to be Purgatory adds another layer of mystique to Friar Oderic's journey. Ken Welsh's skillful capture allows us to delve into history and witness a pivotal moment in medieval exploration. Through this image, we can appreciate both the bravery of early missionaries like Friar Oderic as well as their encounters with ancient beliefs that shaped cultures across Asia during that era.
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