Reactions to Plague in the Ancient & Medieval World
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they were attributed to supernatural causes and the wrath of the gods or God. imilar paradigms emerged including drawing strength from, or rejecting, religion, distancing or becoming closer to others, and embracing either hope or despair The most terrifying aspect of the whole affliction was the des
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- they were attributed to supernatural causes and the wrath of the gods or God.
- imilar paradigms emerged including drawing strength from, or rejecting, religion, distancing or becoming closer to others, and embracing either hope or despair
- The most terrifying aspect of the whole affliction was the despair which resulted when someone realized that he had the disease
- many came from the countryside into the city seeking help but had nowhere to live
- All the funeral customs which had previously been observed were thrown into confusion
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