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Ethelwald

A saint or historical figure, subject of a poem.

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First appearance: CLVIII: Ethelwald

Ethelwald shows up with force in CLVIII: Ethelwald. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The prudent saint who hid his graces and triumphs, and who heard angelic voices after silencing earthly sounds.
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  • Scriptural, Historical, and Allegorical Figures
  • Divine and Biblical Figures

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