Reading Notes B
The Fish Who Helped Saint Gudwall: Saint Gudwall and his pupil venture off to cave in order to be alone. They find the perfect cave for them and remain there for several months, happily. But once winter hit they realized that their home was also somebody else's home. Wave after wave came crashing into the cave and Saint Gudwall and his pupil did not know what to do. Saint Gudwall sat down and prayed for something to help them and protect them. Shortly after, all the fish came swimming towards the cave with grains of sand in their mouths. One grain of sand and fish at a time they were able to build up a wall to the cave to protect them from the waves crashing in. Saint Gudwall and his pupil were so thankful for the fish who had helped them.
The Wolf-Mother of Saint Ailbe: A Little boy was abandoned in the woods by his terrible mother. One day a mother wolf found him and decided to keep him as her own. She raised the little boy along with her other wolf babies and she treated them so well. One day a hunter came into the woods and saw Ailbe, the little boy, and was confused and concerned so he captured him. The hunter which turned out to be a prince took him back to his castle and decided to continue raising him. Saint Ailbe learned how to be human. Then, all the huntsmen went on a hunt and Saint Ailbe heard a very familiar cry. As he approached the sound he quickly realized that it was his wolf mother. He forbid anyone from harming her and her sons and so the huntsman listened. After that everyday they would howl at the gates of the castle and he would let them in and have dinner with them as a family.
The Ballad of Saint Athracta's Stags: Saint Athracta and her maid had to perform their civil duty to the King but she knew her and her maid could not do it alone. But, they both tried their hardest and when there hands were bloody and they could go no more they saw the stags. They had the bright idea to use them as their force so they chained them up and went on their way. On their journey the chains that linked the stags and their goods broke. The maiden pulled out some of her golden locks and tied them together and they went on their way. The King was so impressed with Saint Athracta and her maid's work that he began to use stags and their duties had been accomplished.
The Ballad of Saint Felix: Saint Felix, a christian, was running for his life due to the Emperor slaying christian life. He ran and then decided to disguise as a pilgrim. He was stopped by some soldiers and was asked if he had met or seen Felix. Saint Felix said I have met him not. But quickly after he had tricked them the soldiers had figured it out so he began to run gain. When he could run no more he found a hole in a well and crouched down in it. He prayed for his life when a spider appeared and spun a thick web over the hole where you could not see in. He had tricked the soldiers again and stayed in the well for months and his fair maiden had brought him bread daily. One day many months later he was finally able to free the well.
The Ballad of Saint Giles and the Deer: Saint Giles lived in his cell out in the woods peacefully and made a deer friend. These two shared a rare friendship. One day horses and hounds tore through the woods looking for bloodshed. Saint Giles feared for his dear friend. He stepped outside and saw the fear in the deer's eyes. He stepped in front of the deer as the archer shot his arrow and he was wounded and he cried out my life for hers. The huntsman where astonished by Giles actions and took him straight to the King. The King was also very amazed by Giles's bravery and took care of him until he was healthy. The King also gave his word for protection over him and the friendly deer. Saint Giles and the deer lived peacefully in their cell out in the woods.
Saint Francis of Assisi: Saint Francis was a poor and homeless beggar who lived throughout the Lord. He was also the biggest animal lover, he rescued lambs from the market. Saint Francis did many good things in his life and gave sermons to all of the animals that he considered his brothers and sisters. The best thing that Saint Francis may have done was taming the wildest and meanest wolf there was. He spoke of God to the wolf and the wolf listened and never harmed anyone or anything ever again. He also became a beggar just like Saint Francis and the people respected him. Eventually, Saint Francis was granted some land up on a hill top where he remained with all of his animal brothers and sisters. Saint Francis lived a happy life throughout the Lord.
Bibliography: Saints and Animals, Laura Gibbs. http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/myth-folklore-unit-saints-and-animals.html
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