Sedulius Scottus (also known as John Scottus) was an erudite Irish cleric who in 848 fled from Vikings raids on Iceland to serve under Bishop Hartgar in Liège in present-day Belgium. Sedulius understood both Latin and Greek and was well-versed in pre-Christian classical literature. He became the leading scholar at Liège. He poignantly represented bodily interests, men’s vulnerability, and women’s relationships in sophisticated, lively Christian poetry. He probably retired from active scholarly life or died about 860.
Achilles & Aeneas flyting in Homer’s Iliad are less vicious than Rose & Lily quarreling in Sedulius Scottus’s poem. Heroes, less fighting, more flyting! … Read the post women flyting, serious fighting: Homer’s Aeneas versus Rose & Lily
The bellwether Tityrus in Sedulius’ De quodam verbece points Theocritus, Virgil, and the Bible to castration culture. Pastoral needs the seminal blessing. … Read the post Tityrus the bellwether in the terrible ram vision of Sedulius Scottus
Sedulius Scottus and other medieval Christians prayed to God against the plague and asked Saints Sebastian & Roch for assistance. You should pray similarly. … Read the post Contra plagam & other medieval prayers against plague