The Indian Tradition in Western Medieval Intellectual History
Thomas Hahn
Among all the interests of medieval people, Indians scarcely hold a leading place. Yet West did turn its attention to India and East, it absorbed from this interest number cultural features. The Brahmans, often confused or conflated with Gymnosophists, were introduced through first-hand accounts written by those who accompanied Alexander Great on his expedition. Medieval acquaintance then, depended upon whatever information passed hands these writers. One fairly consistent features especially later Beatus maps is juxtaposition Garden Eden. Philippe uses as models for Richard's understanding ideals international Christianity consistency literary Indian tradition vehicle satire gentle self-criticism.
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