Myths of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus

Myths of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus is a book written by Sabine Baring-Gould, an English hagiographer and scholar of folklore. The book explores the legend of the Seven Sleepers, a group of young Christian men who, according to the story, fell asleep in a cave near Ephesus during the persecution of Christians by the Roman Emperor Decius in the 3rd century AD. The book examines the various versions of the legend that have been told over the centuries, tracing its origins in early Christian and Islamic sources and exploring its cultural and historical significance. Baring-Gould also discusses the ways in which the story has been adapted and reinterpreted in literature, art, and popular culture, making this book a fascinating and comprehensive study of a timeless myth.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, by S. Baring-Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596516.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.