De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii [incomplete] by Martianus Capella, 12th century
Contents
This section of the manuscript contains a version of De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii ('On the Marriage of Philology and Mercury'), by Martianus Capella. This text was originally composed in the 5th century and is a commentary on the liberal arts, written as an elaborate allegory in verse and prose.
In this manuscript, this text starts on f.150r with the words Tu quem psallentem and ends on f.157r with ornatissime refulsere. This is the end of the Prose section in Book Two.
On f. 157 v there is a drawing of a saint, similar to the drawing of Christ on f. 101v.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Creator
- Martianus Capella, fl 410-420 (Latin prose writer) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Full Extent
8 folios
Repository Details
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