In response to: The Murder of William of Norwich: The Origins of The Blood Libel in Medieval EuropeStephen Van Evera 1 Week AgoQuestions for the AuthorDo we know what sources Thomas of Monmouth was inspired by/was drawing on as he concocted the Blood Libel? What stories did he model it after? Or did he invent the idea from whole cloth?
Do we know what sources Thomas of Monmouth was inspired by/was drawing on as he concocted the Blood Libel? What stories did he model it after? Or did he invent the idea from whole cloth?