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Song of Roland Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Biblical References

  • Daniel (of the lions' den): (176.2386), (226.3104-05)
  • Lazarus: (176.2385)
  • Saint Michael of the Peril: (176.2394)
  • Jonah: (226.3101-02)
  • King of Nineveh: (226.3103)
  • "the three children burning in a fire" or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: (226.3106)

Christian References

  • Saint Peter: (74.921), (173.2346), (225.3094)
  • Saint Basil: (173.2346)
  • Saint Denis: (173.2347)
  • Saint Mary: (173.2348)

Non-Christian References

  • Apollo: (1.8)
  • Mohammed: (1.8)
  • Tervagant: (47.611)

Literary and Philosophical References

  • Unknown, "the venerable chronicle": (271.3742)
  • Unknown, "the Annals of the Franks": (11.1443)