Cantiga 100

Cantiga 100, from the "Cantigas de Santa Maria," is a collection of medieval Spanish songs dedicated to the Virgin Mary, compiled during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile in the 13th century. This particular cantiga recounts a miraculous event where the Virgin intervenes to save a sailor lost at sea. The song emphasizes themes of faith, divine intervention, and the protection offered by Mary to those in peril. The "Cantigas" are significant for their historical, cultural, and musical value, reflecting the religious devotion and artistic expressions of the time.