Map 1.1: Author Origins and Travels; Textual Imaginings
Even within the first fifty years of the legend one can see the beginnings of a global phenomenon. Although a product of German political tensions, the legend spread within Europe and into the Levant by the first quarter of the thirteenth century.
On this page, readers are encouraged to explore the beginnings of the Prester John legend. By clicking on the points on the map, the reader can learn more about that particular author or text. For an overview of how to use the maps, click here.
Below is a list of all authors and texts featured on this map.
Click to learn more about an author or click on any text read relevant excerpts and to learn more about how these narratives contribute to the legend of Prester John.
Anonymous - The Letter of Prester John
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