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Examination of the Loathly Lady tradition, with reference to both Celtic goddesses/mythology and eastern (primarily Hindu) tale-types. Summary of the primary examples of the archetype in mediaeval literature. The Loathly Lady as the embodiment of the kingdom and the divine right of kings.
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