Conto de Amaro: percurso do eleito e auxílio feminino na busca do paraíso terreal

A unique 15th-century Portuguese manuscript, Conto de Amaro, reveals a distinct narrative tradition where female figures play a pivotal role in guiding the protagonist to a 'Terrestrial Paradise.' Unlike comparable medieval texts such as Navigatio Sancti Brendani Abbatis or Irish tales like The Voyage of Bran, this anonymous work emphasizes feminine agency, aligning it with Celtic storytelling traditions. The text, preserved in Codex 266 at the Monastery of Alcobaça, blends elements of imaginary voyages and religious symbolism, offering a rare glimpse into Portuguese medieval literary culture.

Zierer, A. (2015). Conto de Amaro: percurso do eleito e auxílio feminino na busca do paraíso terreal. Medievalis, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.55702/medievalis.v2i2.44229