"Golden Legend"

The "Golden Legend," also known as "Legenda Aurea," is a collection of biographies of saints and stories of Christian martyrs, compiled by the 13th-century Italian monk Jacobus de Voragine. It became a widely influential text in the Middle Ages, shaping the way saints were venerated and stories told in Christian traditions. The legends often include miraculous events and moral lessons, highlighting faith and devotion. The "Golden Legend" served as an important source for art, literature, and religious celebrations, helping to popularize many saints whose stories are still recognized today.