The female gaze is so powerful that in ancient Danish history Princess Syritha nearly defeated love of Viking giant-slayer Othar by her demure gaze. … Read the post Syritha’s female gaze nearly defeated giant-slayer Othar
The male gaze, widely condemned and widely misunderstood, seeks a woman’s face in the personal, human uniqueness of her beauty. … Read the post the male gaze desires to see a woman’s face
Medieval control of the male gaze was less totalitarian than modern demonization of men. Love will triumph with medieval literary study. … Read the post medieval control of the male gaze and impending triumph of love
While walking and thinking, medieval men were sensuously alive to the world’s beauty, especially beautiful women. They needed spiritual strength. … Read the post medieval men’s sensitivity to sensuous impressions
From before Prudentius’ Peristephanon to beyond Keats’ “The Eve of St. Agnes,” holy martyr Saint Agnes has redeemed the male gaze & promoted Christian love. … Read the post Prudentius’s crown: Saint Agnes redeemed the male gaze on every Eve