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    Area of Science:

    • Medieval History
    • Folklore Studies
    • Literary Analysis

    Background:

    • Hagiography is a rich source for understanding medieval beliefs and cultural practices.
    • Current scholarship often links folklore motifs in hagiography directly to oral transmission.
    • This perspective may oversimplify the complex processes of narrative creation and transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine existing methodologies for identifying folklore within hagiographical texts.
    • To challenge the prevailing assumption that folklore motifs exclusively indicate oral transmission.
    • To advocate for a more nuanced, performer-centred model of folklore and hagiographical composition.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of eleventh and twelfth-century English hagiographical materials.
    • Critique of established theories on folklore transmission in medieval literature.
    • Development of an alternative theoretical framework focusing on the agency of narrative performers.

    Main Results:

    • The study identifies limitations in equating folklore motifs solely with oral transmission.
    • Evidence suggests that hagiographical composition involved active performers shaping narrative elements.
    • A performer-centred approach offers a more comprehensive understanding of folklore's role.

    Conclusions:

    • Folklore in hagiography is not merely a passive reflection of oral tradition.
    • Understanding the 'performer' is key to deciphering the function and transmission of folklore motifs.
    • This revised perspective enhances our analysis of medieval literature and cultural history.